Also known as thrower’s shoulder
Remodeling and deformation of the proximal humeral physis
Overuse injury from recurrent, excessive torque placed on the growth plate
Typically seen in o...
Patients typically complain of pain while throwing or with overhead activity.
Pain with throwing is typically co...
Treatment consists of rest from throwing and limited use of over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications such as acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as ...
After 3- to 12-mo rest/physical therapy to reassess exam and give guidance on starting an interval throwing program
Repeat x-rays are not necessary because it can ...
An adolescent should never throw with shoulder pain or fatigue.
Loss of velocity or pitch control during an outing are signs of shoulder fatigue.
Pain with external rotation and pain alo...
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