What's the Key to Preventing Elbow Injuries in Young Athletes?
OrthoInfo Podcast: Season 1, Episode 13
Brought to you by OrthoInfo and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
In this episode, shoulder & elbow surgeons William Aibinder, MD, FAAOS, and Julia Lee, MD, FAAOS, discuss how elbow injuries aren't just common in adolescent and teen overhead athletes — they're continuing to rise, especially in kids who start playing earlier in life, participate in their sport year-round (specialize), or play on multiple teams.
The discussion highlights common elbow injuries, how they are diagnosed and treated, and what young athletes (and their parents and coaches) should do to protect the elbow from future injuries and possible long-term damage. Just as important as effectively treating the injury, Drs. Aibinder and Lee stress that it's essential to keep the athlete's physical and emotional well-being at the heart of any decisions about treatment and return-to-play.
Whether you're the parent of an overhead athlete, a youth coach or trainer, or a young athlete who wants to learn how to keep your elbow healthy while enjoying the sports you love, this episode is for you.
Host: William R. Aibinder, MD, FAAOS, Associate Professor, University of Michigan; OrthoInfo Shoulder & Elbow Section Editor; member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
Guest: Julia Lee, MD, FAAOS, shoulder & elbow surgeon, Sierra Pacific Orthopaedics; member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
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