Classic definition: valgus stress lesion of the medial epicondylar physis
On a continuum with avulsion fracture of the medial epicondyle
Now, Little League elbow (LLE) used as a catch-...
Age: important because of the different ages at which each growth center appears and/or closes
Location: Most commonly, pain is located at medial epicondyle; however, sometimes pain pr...
Long-term treatment 3[C]:
Pitch-count guidelines:
Most recent guidelines 2016
Ages <8 yr (50 pitches per game), 9 to 10 yr (75 pitches), 11 to 12 yr (85 pitches), 13 to 14 yr (95 pitches)
Acu...
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Klingele KE, Kocher MS. Little League elbow: valgus overload injury in the paediatric athlete...
LLE or medial epicondylar apophysitis is the most common elbow injury in childhood and the most common cause of medial elbow pain in young baseball pitchers.
At present, baseball youth ...
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