This unique book focuses exclusively on upper extremity injuries in the young athlete
including the latest evidence on current diagnostic and treatment strategies. Comprised of the
most up-to-date information in the field much of which is not in the existing literature it
proceeds anatomically from the shoulder down covering the diagnosis and management of
conditions of bones muscles ligaments and nerves. Shoulder injuries in the adolescent
footballer thrower and swimmer are discussed in detail along with the pitcher's elbow and the
wrist of the golfer gymnast and tennis player. In addition to sports-specific injuries carpal
and common hand and nerve injuries seen across multiple sports are likewise described as is
the use of ultrasound in injury diagnosis.Injuries of the shoulder elbow wrist and hand are
among the most common in young athletes and pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine
specialists are seeing these injuries of the upper extremity with increasing frequency. Upper
Extremity Injuries in Young Athletes will be a valuable resource in evaluating and treating
young athletes in order to get them back on the field.
