Medial elbow injury in young throwing athletes

Gregory B., Nyland J.
Review Article, 91 - 100
doi: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.2.091
Full text PDF
This report reviews the anatomy, overhead throwing biomechanics, injury mechanism and incidence, physical examination and diagnosis, diagnostic imaging and conservative treatment of medial elbow injuries in young throwing athletes. Based on the information a clinical management decision-making algorithm is presented.
Keywords: elbow, injury, ligament, throwing.,

Table of Content: Vol. 3 (No. 2) 2013 April/June

  1. The baby is growing: PubMed Listing for Muscles Ligaments and Tendons Journal

    Maffulli N., Oliva F., Frizziero A
    Editorial, 58 - 59
    doi: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.2.058
    Full text PDF

  2. Snapping scapula syndrome: current concepts review in conservative and surgical treatment

    Merolla G., Cerciello S., Paladini P., Porcellini G.
    Review Article, 80 - 90
    doi: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.2.080
    Full text PDF

  3. Medial elbow injury in young throwing athletes

    Gregory B., Nyland J.
    Review Article, 91 - 100
    doi: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.2.091
    Full text PDF

  4. Subcoracoid impingement and subscapularis tendon: is there any truth?

    Osti L., Soldati F., Del Buono A., Massari L.
    Review Article, 101 - 105
    doi: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.2.0101
    Full text PDF

  5. High power laser therapy treatment compared to simple segmental physical rehabilitation in whiplash injuries (1° and 2° grade of the Quebec Task Force classification) involving muscles and ligaments

    Conforti M., Facchinetti G.P
    Review Article, 106 - 111
    doi: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.2.0106
    Full text PDF