The Orthopedic clinics of North America
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Athletic trauma to the hip and pelvis is rare; however, as football players hit harder and skiers ski faster, the incidence of high-energy hip and pelvis trauma can be expected to increase. As the energy of the injury increases, so do the associated risks. Therefore, a thorough understanding of on-field recognition and management is a necessary addition to the armamentarium of the sports medicine physician.
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Traumatic injuries to the elbow are not uncommon in the athlete. A fall onto the out-stretched arm may result in fracture of the radial head, dislocation of the elbow, or other injuries about the joint. ⋯ It is important for the sports medicine physician to become familiar with injury patterns about the elbow in athletes and treatment options. This article will be devoted to a summary of classification, diagnosis, and treatment considerations for selected traumatic athletic injuries of the elbow.
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Dislocations of the elbow are less common than shoulder dislocations. The primary treatment is conservative, with a conscious effort toward early mobilization. Recurrence is rare, and improvement in function and motion can be expected for up to 1 year. Operative treatment should be reserved for baseball pitchers and cases of complex instability.