AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course with CME-Managing Traumatic Elbow Injuries

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In this video, Craig discusses the management of acute traumatic elbow injuries in football players. He starts by giving an overview of the epidemiology and common injury types, mentioning studies by Matt Batava and the NC2A. He then goes on to highlight the anatomy of the elbow, including ligament structures and muscular groups. Craig presents case examples of elbow hyperextension, elbow instability, biceps and triceps injuries, and discusses their pathoanatomy, diagnosis, and management options. He emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and proper treatment to ensure a good prognosis and return to play. The video concludes with a summary of the key points discussed. The credit for this video goes to Craig.

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Presented by Michael B. Banffy MD

Keywords

acute traumatic elbow injuries

football players

epidemiology

elbow anatomy

diagnosis