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Childhood and Adolescent Sports-Related Overuse Injuries

Location: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20060315/1014.html

Youth sports participation carries an inherent risk of injury, including overuse injuries. Little leaguer's shoulder, a stress fracture of the proximal humerus that presents as lateral shoulder pain, usually is self-limited. Little leaguer's elbow is a medial stress injury; treatment consists of complete rest from throwing for four to six...
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Humerus Fractures

Location: http://www.athleticadvisor.com/Injuries/UE/humerus_fractures.htm

Trainers' Page Humerus (upper arm bone) fractures are not common in athletics. Humerus fractures account for approximately 3% of all fractures. Due to the low incidence rate of humerus fractures, Athletic Trainers may not see more than one in their professional career. Treatment of a humerus fracture begins with a visit to...
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