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Risk factors for elbow injuries in professional baseball players based on ultrasound images: A prospective cohort study of 56 players
Source: ScienceDirect
Risk factors for the development of elbow injuries, focusing on the function of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) and the structure of the ulnar nerve, have not been fully clarified. This study aimed to prospectively investigate the ring-down artifact (RDA) under gravity load and gravity load with FDS contraction conditions and the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the ulnar nerve and clarify the risk factors for elbow injuries in professional baseball players.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Facts and Statistics
Source: Verywell health
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve complaint in the United States.1 It's often associated with overuse and repetitive work-related injuries (people miss an average of 27 work days from first symptoms to treatment) but health conditions including diabetes, obesity, and thyroid disease can be risk factors.2 So can age and gender.
Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears
Source: Verywell health
Rotator cuff tears do not heal well with time. They tend to either enlarge or, at best, stabilize in size. The good news is that rotator cuff tears do not necessarily need to heal in order for the symptoms to resolve.
Dupuytren's Contracture Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know
Source: Verywell health
Dupuytren's contracture is a disorder that affects the hand. This condition begins with nodules that form in the palm, which can grow into thick cords of tissue. As these cords continue to grow, fingers can be pulled into a bent position, causing a contracture - meaning they are stuck in that position and cannot be straightened out
Tests for AC Joint Separation
Source: Verywell health
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is the superior (upper) portion of the shoulder joint, comprised of the distal (furthest from the center of the body) portion of the collar bone (clavicle) and the acromion process of your shoulder blade (scapula). Problems here can lead to loss of shoulder motion, pain, and difficulty performing tasks that require the use of your arm.
