Throwing elbow in adults

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2010 Sep;14(4):412-8. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1263256. Epub 2010 Sep 8.

Abstract

Biomechanics are central in understanding the pathophysiology and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of overhead throwing athlete injuries. Repetitive excessive valgus forces at the elbow result in characteristic injuries due to medial joint distraction, lateral joint compression, and rotatory forces at the olecranon. MR imaging is useful for assessment of the throwing elbow in adults.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Athletic Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Collateral Ligaments / injuries*
  • Elbow Injuries*
  • Elbow Joint / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Sports / physiology*