Olecranon Stress Fractures

Sep 15, 2018 by in SPORT MEDICINE Comments Off on Olecranon Stress Fractures

Abstract Olecranon stress fractures are rare conditions that have been described in overhead or throwing athletes. The condition is known to occur due to repetitive valgus extension overload during throwing…

read more

Throwing Programs and Return to Sport

Sep 14, 2018 by in SPORT MEDICINE Comments Off on Throwing Programs and Return to Sport

Abstract Return to a throwing sport after elbow or shoulder injury can be a daunting task. Return to play rates after ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction have been favorable but lower…

read more

Surgical Treatment

Sep 14, 2018 by in SPORT MEDICINE Comments Off on Surgical Treatment

Surgical Treatment: Arthroscopic Erik M. Fritz, MD Brooke M. DelVecchio, PT, DPT, OCS Jonas Pogorzelski, MD, MHBA, Peter J. Millett, MD, MSc Abstract Acromioclavicular joint injuries that require surgery may be managed using arthroscopic…

read more

Overview

Sep 14, 2018 by in SPORT MEDICINE Comments Off on Overview

Abstract Sternoclavicular joint instability, like glenohumeral joint instability, is classified by severity (subluxation vs dislocation), direction (anterior or posterior), and mechanism of injury (traumatic or atraumatic). Posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocations…

read more

Treatment

Sep 14, 2018 by in SPORT MEDICINE Comments Off on Treatment

Labral Repair Dustin L. Richter, MD Jourdan Cancienne, MD Stephen F. Brockmeier, MD Abstract Superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) tears are commonly a result of a traction injury and are often seen…

read more

Overview

Sep 14, 2018 by in SPORT MEDICINE Comments Off on Overview

Abstract ▪ Injuries to the pectoralis major (PM) occur infrequently, typically in young male athletes ( ). ▪ This injury most often develops during high loads, with the arm extended,…

read more

Epidemiology, Mechanism of Injury, History and Physical Examination, Imaging, Workup, and Indications for Surgery

Sep 14, 2018 by in SPORT MEDICINE Comments Off on Epidemiology, Mechanism of Injury, History and Physical Examination, Imaging, Workup, and Indications for Surgery

Abstract The throwing shoulder can sustain injuries to the capsulolabral complex, the biceps labral complex and the rotator cuff tendons. The complex mechanisms associated with the pathomechanics must be understood…

read more

Overview

Sep 14, 2018 by in SPORT MEDICINE Comments Off on Overview

Abstract The biceps and labrum should no longer be considered separate entities but rather thought of as one unit termed the biceps–labrum complex (BLC). The BLC can be divided into…

read more

Treatment

Sep 14, 2018 by in SPORT MEDICINE Comments Off on Treatment

Abstract Sternoclavicular joint injuries include fractures, sprains, and dislocations. Although most fractures and sprains can be treated nonoperatively, a dislocated sternoclavicular joint should undergo an attempt at closed reduction with…

read more
Get Clinical Tree app for offline access