Author Question: A 13-year-old boy, who has played baseball for three years, comes in complaining of left elbow pain ... (Read 54 times)

sammy · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A 13-year-old boy, who has played baseball for three years, comes in complaining of left elbow pain and swelling. He is a pitcher. He plays baseball all year. X-rays reveal medial epicondyle irritation. There is no avulsion fracture.

Based on these findings, you explain to the child that he can: 1. Swim. It's a safer sport.
2. Resume baseball gradually with pain-free motion.
3. Change positions in baseball for the season.
4. Protect, rest, ice, compress, and elevate the injury as well as stop baseball for three weeks.

Question 2

The Jones Criteria established in 1944 was established to assist in the diagnosis of:

1. Kawasaki disease.
2. Rheumatic heart disease(RHD).
3. Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis.
4. Toxic Shock Syndrome.

Zebsrer · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. The repetitive motion of swimming can cause the same irritation.
2. Sports injuries are common in adolescents, especially overuse injuries. Open growth plates are locations for overuse injuries. Little Leaguer's elbow is characterized by pain, swelling, and repetitive motions.
3. The child may not have an interest in other positions. A modification to his pitching may need to be made.
4. Sports injuries are common in adolescents, especially overuse injuries. Open growth plates are locations for overuse injuries. Little Leaguer's elbow is characterized by pain, swelling, and repetitive motions.

Answer to Question 2

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1. The Jones Criteria was established for RHD.
2. The Jones Criteria has established minor and major criteria for the diagnosis of RHD.
3. The Jones Criteria was established for RHD.
4. The Jones Criteria was established for RHD.