2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Fatigue of the Dynamic Stabilizers of the Medial Elbow in Baseball Pitchers

Fatigue of the Dynamic Stabilizers of the Medial Elbow in Baseball Pitchers

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Video Summary

The video is a presentation of a research study on medial elbow injuries in pitchers. The presenter discusses the increase in injuries and the importance of understanding the anatomy of the elbow and its stabilizers. They focus on the role of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) and flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU) muscles in supporting the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). The presenter then explains their study, which involved 18 pitchers throwing a total of 84 pitches while being monitored for grip strength and elbow torque. The results showed significant fatigue in the middle finger, suggesting increased dynamic stabilizer fatigue. The presenter suggests further intervention and using the middle finger test for in-game assessment of pitching fatigue.

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Michael Mullaney, DPT

Keywords

medial elbow injuries

pitchers

anatomy of the elbow

ulnar collateral ligament

dynamic stabilizer fatigue