Elbow Torque is Reduced in Asymptomatic College Pitchers with Elbow Laxity: A Dynamic Ultrasound Study
Recommended Citation
Khalil LS, Meta FS, Tramer JS, Klochko CL, Scher C, Van Holsbeeck M, Kolowich PA, Makhni EC, Moutzouros V, and Okoroha KR. Elbow Torque is Reduced in Asymptomatic College Pitchers with Elbow Laxity: A Dynamic Ultrasound Study. Arthroscopy 2020.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-24-2020
Publication Title
Arthroscopy
Abstract
PURPOSE: To determine the relationship between medial elbow torque, as measured by wearable sensor technology, and adaptations of the medial elbow structures on dynamic ultrasound imaging in asymptomatic collegiate pitchers.
METHODS: Thirty-four pitchers from NCAA DII universities were eligible for preseason testing. Exclusion criteria included age
RESULTS: Final analysis included 28 pitchers with average (standard deviation) age of 20.1(1.3) years [range 18-23] and playing experience of 15.3(1.8) years [range 11-19]. Dominant UCL thickness (p
CONCLUSIONS: Pitchers with increased dynamic elbow laxity were found to experience reduced medial elbow torque while pitching. Additionally, pitchers with greater UCL thickness on ultrasound were found to experience increased medial elbow torque while pitching. This study's findings suggest a relationship between anatomical adaptations found on ultrasound of the pitching elbow and medial elbow torque.
PubMed ID
33359823
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
