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Capitellar OCD

Epidemiology

 

Adolescents & young adults

 

Usually between 12 - 21 years 

 

Throwing athletes / gymnasts

 

Little Leaguer's Elbow

- combination of capitellar OCD and MCL injury

- a repetitive throwing injury / seen in pitchers

 

Aetiology

 

1.  Trauma & Overuse

 

Common throwing sports / gymnastics