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Erschienen in: Skeletal Radiology 6/2008

01.06.2008 | Review Article

Spectrum of shoulder injuries in the baseball pitcher

verfasst von: Hugue Ouellette, John Labis, Miriam Bredella, William E. Palmer, Kenneth Sheah, Martin Torriani

Erschienen in: Skeletal Radiology | Ausgabe 6/2008

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Abstract

This review describes a range of shoulder injuries experienced by baseball pitchers. It is estimated that more than 57% of pitchers suffer some form of shoulder injury during a playing season. Knowledge of the overhead throwing cycle is crucial for our understanding of these shoulder injuries. Baseball pitchers are prone to rotator cuff tears from tensile overload and impingement. Glenoid labrum degeneration or tears are also common, due to overuse syndrome (micro-instability), internal impingement and microtrauma. An understanding of the lesions involved in overhead throwing is crucial in baseball pitchers, as long-term disability can result from these injuries, sometimes with severe financial consequences to the player.
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Metadaten
Titel
Spectrum of shoulder injuries in the baseball pitcher
verfasst von
Hugue Ouellette
John Labis
Miriam Bredella
William E. Palmer
Kenneth Sheah
Martin Torriani
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2008
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Skeletal Radiology / Ausgabe 6/2008
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-007-0389-0

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