Little League elbow: Cause, diagnosis, treatment

Little elbow League is caused by repeated stress injury to the elbow joint. Seen in immature tire (bones are still growing) children. It is the result of launch of the pitchers in baseball.

It would be a good idea to review the joint Anatomy of elbow before reading further.

Combination of one or more of the following conditions is considered in ballot boxes with this injury

elbow fracture fatigue of the increase of the physis epicondylar medial (growth plate) in the size of the deposition of medial epicondylecalcium in the ligamentsstiffness collateral ulnar and swelling in the jointdamage for the cartilage of the head (surface on the exterior side of the humeral part of the elbow joint)

Symptoms of Little League elbow

history of the too great number of lands or the Launcher began to launch pitchespain curve and swelling on the inside of the elbow pain (medial epicondyle) is increased based on the Interior to extend sideinability (straighten) the elbow joint

X-rays are taken to confirm the diagnosis.

When ever a joint is stressed more it tries to strengthen auto by increasing calcification of the bone. This is regarded as

increase in the density of the bones of the jointincrease elbow in the size of the bonesbones appear more mature age (growth lines are weak or absent)

Treatment includes

full rest of the elbow joint by stopping all pitching and other exercisesuse of the anti-inflammatory drugs (indomethacin in particular) medicationintermittent splintage of the elbow can be done to give restafter the elbow is free of pain and movement returned completely physiotherapy is startedpitching is gradually repeated as muscle strength accumulates

What can be done to prevent this condition?

Guidelines of the State of Little League that there should be two runs per game and six rounds per week. It was found that if these guidelines are met, then the impact of this injury is low. Excessive Launcher practice should be avoided. Good technique launcher should be followed. Parents and coaches should be more aware.

How long does take to recover?

Earlier, the injury is recognized short the need to retrieve. It can take 2 to 3 months for a full recovery.

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This page was last updated February 11, 2009.

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