Upper extremity injuries in pediatric athletes
| Autor: | Jaehon Kim, Kristen M Sochol, Daniel A Charen |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
biology business.industry Ossification Athletes Gradual progression Soft tissue biology.organism_classification Pediatric patient Intervention (counseling) Physical therapy Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine medicine.symptom business Range of motion Pediatric population |
| Zdroj: | Annals of Joint. 3:41-41 |
| ISSN: | 2415-6809 |
| Popis: | Upper extremity injuries in the pediatric patient are common, but are often more difficult to diagnose compared to their adult counterparts due to the gradual progression of cartilage ossification. Common pediatric upper extremity injuries include fractures and soft tissue trauma. Less prevalent injuries include sport specific overuse injuries. Fractures in the pediatric population are best described using the Salter-Harris classification, which has management and prognostic implications. Most pediatric upper extremity injuries can be managed with an initial trial of immobilization and early range of motion, followed by surgical intervention if necessary. Children have a robust healing response to bony and soft tissue injuries, and have good outcomes with appropriate management. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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