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C T Behr¹, D W Altchek

¹Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA.

Clinics in Sports Medicine

|October 23, 1997

Summary

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Athletes frequently experience elbow injuries, ranging from acute trauma to overuse. Prompt recognition and accurate diagnosis by team physicians are crucial for preventing complications and ensuring a timely return to play.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine

Background:

Elbow disorders are common in athletes, encompassing acute trauma and chronic overuse injuries.
Some elbow injuries represent orthopedic emergencies requiring immediate medical attention.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the spectrum of elbow disorders in athletes.
To emphasize the critical role of team physicians in diagnosing and managing these injuries.
To guide decision-making regarding surgical referrals.

Main Methods:

Review of common elbow pathologies in athletic populations.
Discussion of diagnostic criteria for acute and overuse elbow injuries.
Analysis of treatment principles and indications for surgical intervention.

Main Results:

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Elbow injuries in athletes vary widely, from sudden trauma to gradual overuse syndromes.
Timely diagnosis and management are essential for preventing long-term complications and facilitating return to sport.
Physician expertise is key in differentiating emergent conditions from those requiring conservative management.

Conclusions:

A comprehensive understanding of athletic elbow disorders is vital for team physicians.
Effective management strategies are necessary for athlete recovery and injury prevention.
Informed decisions regarding surgical referral depend on thorough knowledge of elbow pathologies in athletes.