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    Elbow Injuries - Types Little League Elbow Little League Elbow is pain in the elbow joint caused by constant throwing. This injury occurs in young baseball pitchers before puberty. It is a result of the ligaments on the inside of the elbow pulling away one of the growth plates on the end of the bone. This is most common in youth because the growth plates are still developing and, therefore, more likely to be injured. Some of the throwing actions that can lead to Little League Elbow are:
Symptoms can include pain around the inside of the elbow, pain when throwing overhand and possibly swelling. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, consult a physician. Other Resources on Little League Elbow (The direct links to the topic are provided.) Institute for Sports Medicine at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago SafeThrow Aurora Healthcare eMedicine Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - access a printable brochure on Little League Elbow here. ESPN: The Training Room - an interview with Dr. Mitchel Storey, team physician for the Seattle Mariners. Dr. Mitchel explains the basics of Little League Elbow and how to prevent it. Pediatric Video Series Volume 1: Case Study of Little League Elbow - Case File: Elbow pain (Little League Elbow) in a 13-year-old baseball pitcher. (View as PDF  )American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Video Clips To download the Windows Media Player software, click here. X-Ray Evaluation of the Elbow (1:26) (Windows Media file) Physical Examination of the Elbow (5:55) (Windows Media file)
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