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Medial apophysitis causes problems of the elbow such as:
If your child experiences any of these signs or symptoms, they should stop throwing right away to avoid further injury and see their doctor.
See a doctor if your child has any of the signs or symptoms of medial apophysitis. If left untreated, throwing injuries can become very serious and affect elbow growth.
Medial apophysitis is caused by repetitive throwing, such as in baseball. Too much throwing puts stress on the elbow ligaments [LIG-uh-muhnts] and tendons [TEN-duhns] (structures that hold the elbow joint together). Sometimes, too much throwing can tear these structures and cause a serious injury. This may cause pain at the inside bump of the elbow.
Healthcare providers usually do a physical exam, get a medical history, and order x-rays of the elbow to diagnose medial apophysitis.
Treatments for medial apophysitis can be either nonsurgical or surgical.
Medial apophysitis may be prevented by:
Medial [MEE-dee-uhl] apophysitis [a-POF-i-sahy-tis] is a common elbow overuse injury, particularly in young children. Also called “Little League elbow,” this injury occurs following fast and repetitive throwing, such as in baseball. The injury is most common in young pitchers but also occurs in those that play in other baseball positions.
Too much throwing puts stress on the ligaments and tendons that hold the elbow together. Sometimes, too much throwing can tear these structures and cause a serious injury. This may cause pain on the inside bump of the elbow.