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The name of the condition is derived from the game of baseball. Compared to athletes who play other sports, baseball players are at higher risk of overuse injuries and injuries caused by early sports specialization by children and teenagers. [2] Little League elbow is most often seen in young pitchers under the age of sixteen.
Ulnar collateral ligament injuries can occur during certain activities such as overhead baseball pitching. Acute or chronic disruption of the ulnar collateral ligament result in medial elbow pain, valgus instability, and impaired throwing performance. There are both non-surgical and surgical treatment options. [1]
Research into throwing injuries in young athletes has led to age-based recommendations for pitch limits. [5] Increasingly often, pitchers require a second procedure after returning to pitching. During the periods from 2001 to 2012 and 2013 to 2015, 18 major-league pitchers underwent the procedure for a second time.
It was the most discussed topic around baseball this month, and when most Twins pitchers were asked about it, most of them responded in hushed voices. For many, it's the unspoken fear in the back ...
The head of the baseball players' association thinks a shorter pitch clock has contributed to a series of pitcher injuries. “Despite unanimous player opposition and significant concerns ...
Major League Baseball says pitcher injuries are more likely to occur during spring training and early in the season. Management has rejected an assertion by players’ union head Tony Clark that ...
It may also be called pitcher's elbow due to the same tendon being stressed by repetitive throwing of objects, such as a baseball or football. [1] [3] [4] Golfer's elbow appears to occur from repetitive full swings during the period from the top of the backswing to just before ball impact. [1]
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