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Throwing Injuries in Elbow in Children
With the start of the baseball season each spring, doctors frequently see an increase in elbow problems in young baseball players. A common elbow problem in these children is medial apophysitis, commonly referred to by doctors as "Little Leaguer's elbow" which occurs when repetitive throwing creates an excessively strong pull on the tendons and ligaments of the elbow. The young player feels pain at the knobby bump on the inside of the elbow.
A less common condition called osteochondritis dissecans is also caused by excessive throwing, and may be the source of the pain on the outside of the elbow. As the elbow is compressed, the joint smashes immature bones together. This can loosen or fragment the bone and cartilage.
Symptoms of Throwing Injuries
- Elbow pain
- Restricted range of motion
- Locking of the elbow joint
To learn more about elbow injuries, contact Dr. Jay Deimel to set up an appointment.
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