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CC2022: Overuse Elbow Injuries in Youth Gymnasts ( ...
CC2022: Overuse Elbow Injuries in Youth Gymnasts ( ...
CC2022: Overuse Elbow Injuries in Youth Gymnasts (February 2022)
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Youth gymnastics is a sport that puts significant strain on the growing elbow, leading to unique overuse injuries that are poorly described in the literature. A comprehensive review of these injuries revealed that gymnastics has a high participation rate among youth athletes, with early specialization and the highest number of participation hours among all youth sports. Common overuse elbow injuries in gymnasts include osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum, radiocapitellar plica syndrome, and stress fractures of the radial head. Treatment for these injuries involves a period of rest, and surgical intervention may be necessary in some cases. Rehabilitation programs should be tailored to specific gymnastic activities and include a graduated progression from nonweightbearing to partial weightbearing to full weightbearing activities. Psychological considerations are also important, as gymnasts often have strong attachments to the sport and may face challenges in transitioning away from it. The review provides a comprehensive overview of the clinical entities, treatment options, and rehabilitation strategies for overuse elbow injuries in youth gymnasts.
Keywords
youth gymnastics
overuse injuries
growing elbow
participation rate
osteochondritis dissecans
radiocapitellar plica syndrome
stress fractures
surgical intervention
rehabilitation programs
psychological considerations
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