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Biomechanics of elbow injuries during throwing (Pathomechanics) Elbow injuries in pitchers can be divided into three types, based upon their location within the joint. All three types of elbow injuries are related to the large rotational force - called "torque" - needed to slow down the cocking of the arm and accelerate the forearm, hand, and ball forward. Elbow torque is greatest when the arm is in its maximum cocked position. >>more Relationship of ulnar collateral ligament strain to amount of medial or posterior olecranon osteotomy Valgus extension overload is a well-described entity in high-level throwing athletes. The same group of athletes who are at risk for tears of the anterior ulnar collateral ligament are also at risk for valgus extension overload. In two studies at ASMI, we investigated the effects of varying amounts of posteromedial olecranon osteotomy on ulnar collateral ligament stress in a cadaveric specimen. >>more Copyright © 2000,
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