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Description : Check out this medical presentation on Orthopaedics, which is titled "STOP Elbow Injuries", to know about Elbow Injuries including Ligament and Tendon Injuries, and Bone and Growth Plate Injuries.

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Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention STOP Elbow Injuries Catherine M. Robertson, MD UCSD Orthopaedic Surgery
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Elbow Injuries Why are we so concerned about elbow injuries? Because elbow injuries are… Common: >50-75% of youth baseball players Increasing: Elbow surgery has increased 50% in high school pitchers in the past 5 years. Preventable: Fewer pitches = Longer Career Only 4 Little League World Series pitchers have made it to the MLB Why? Overuse injuries & Early burnout!
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Common Elbow Conditions Ligament & Tendon Injuries UCL (Ulnar Collateral Ligament) Tommy John Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis Bone & Growth Plate Injuries Occur in Growing children Medial Apophysitis “Little Leaguer’s Elbow”
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Risk Factors for Elbow Injuries Number of Pitches Pitch Count: #1 Risk Factor for Elbow Injuries Year round baseball, Multiple teams Pitch Types Fast Ball should be mastered first ?Breaking pitches should be taught later (>14 yrs) Mechanics Strength supports form, form supports speed Fatigue leads to poor mechanics -Lyman, AJSM 2002
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Pitch Counts & Rest Pitch Counts Rest Days -USA Baseball Medical and Safety Advisory Committee
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When To Throw What Fastball First Change-up Second Breaking Pitches Curveball, Slider After age 14? Learn one pitch at a time -USA Baseball Medical and Safety Advisory Committee
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Diagnosing Elbow Overuse Pain is NOT a sign of a strength deficit. Common Symptoms Loss of form, accuracy, or velocity Takes longer to loosen up Early Fatigue Pain Stiffness Swelling -USA Baseball Medical and Safety Advisory Committee
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Treating Elbow Overuse Prevention is the best treatment! Initial Treatment Rest, Ice, Gentle stretching Involve your coach early When to see a doctor… Pain that lasts more than a few days Swelling or stiffness in the joint
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Preventing Elbow Injuries Watch pitch counts and rest days! Always warm up & cool down Learn proper mechanics Don’t forget strength & conditioning No year round play Avoid multiple teams Don’t pitch through pain or fatigue
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Summary Elbow injuries are common & preventable. Pitch counts are the #1 risk factor for elbow injuries. Prevention is the key and rest is the cure. Charles Carroll AOSSM Young Pitchers Project www.surveymonkey.com/s/pitching