Rotator Cuff and Biceps Injuries in Baseball
Rotator cuff and biceps tendon injuries are a common source of pain and dysfunction among overhead athletes. The stress across the glenohumeral joint and its dynamic stabilizers in high level…
Rotator cuff and biceps tendon injuries are a common source of pain and dysfunction among overhead athletes. The stress across the glenohumeral joint and its dynamic stabilizers in high level…
Injury rates in baseball players reach as high as 5.8 per 1000 at the professional level. Recent data have singled out the elbow as the leading cause of injured list…
Ulnar collateral ligament injuries are prevalent among baseball players with an increasing incidence, especially in younger athletes. Diagnosis relies on history, examination, and MRI, with dynamic imaging playing an expanding…
This article focuses on the history, pathoanatomy, clinical examination, management, and rehabilitation of superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) tears in throwing athletes. Additionally, the authors have outlined how to…
In the first part of this 2 part series, we describe the comprehensive evaluation of the overhead throwing athlete’s shoulder. The physical examination of the throwing shoulder requires a comprehensive knowledge…
This section is dedicated to the comprehensive evaluation of the overhead throwing athlete’s elbow. The elbow provides a unique diagnostic dilemma that requires extensive knowledge and appreciation of elbow anatomy…
Major League Baseball has one of the most physically demanding schedules in professional sports. It is common for injuries to occur because of the volume of games and generally most…
A critical aspect of the care of the baseball player involves understanding injury patterns, workload tolerance, and objective markers that can aid in identifying predisposing factors to injury. After injury,…
Over half of orthopedic surgeons will change jobs prior to their fifth year in practice. Commonly cited reasons behind the change include compensation, work–life balance, poor job fit, and dissatisfaction…
Successfully completing the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Part II oral examination process is the final milestone in becoming a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. This nearly 2 year process requires adequate planning…