Healthcare News
Understanding Little League Elbow: Causes, Risks and Prevention
As sports specialization and year-round play among younger athletes in baseball have become increasingly prevalent, so has the prevalence of Little League elbow. Although these trends seem likely to persist, there are preventive measures athletes can take to reduce their risk of injury – especially for throwers in colder weather. Clinicians can also take more steps and prioritize specific aspects of the diagnosis, treatment and recovery process to help athletes return to play quickly and, most importantly, safely.
What to Know About a Hyperextended Elbow
A hyperextended elbow occurs when your elbow joint bends backward more than it should. This condition mostly happens in individuals involved in weight-bearing activities or contact sports. These injuries often involve ligaments that surround the elbow
Platelet Rich Plasma for Treatment In The Shoulder and Elbow: A Review of Current Literature
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is used for a variety of orthopedic conditions with varying degrees of efficacy. PRP has been shown to be most effective in the management of adhesive capsulitis and lateral epicondylitis. However, preparation methods, dosing and frequency of PRP injections vary widely among published studies. Further research is needed to better clarify which preparations and orthopedic conditions are best for PRP treatment.
Why Is My Wrist Popping and Cracking?
Popping and cracking in your wrist (sometimes known as crepitus) can be an uncomfortable sensation. Reasons your wrist pops or cracks may include normal joint cracking, osteoarthritis, tendon issues, or an unstable joint.
What happens to the elbow 15 years after a radial head prosthesis? A clinical and imaging long-term follow-up study.
Radial head arthroplasty (RHA) has increasingly become the standard treatment for non-reconstructable radial head fractures, especially in young active patients where long-lasting function restoration is of paramount importance. However, long-term evidence of the results over time is still scarce. The purpose of this study was to document the long-term outcomes of RHA for acute radial head fractures.
