Diagnostic Dilemma: Testing to Differentiate UCL Sprains From Flexor-Pronator Elbow Strains in the Overhead Athlete
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The authors aim to address the diagnostic challenges faced by clinicians in differentiating between ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprains and flexor-pronator elbow strains in overhead athletes, particularly in the context of rising elbow injuries in baseball players. They provide a commentary on the clinical thought process and examination techniques that can aid in making an accurate differential diagnosis between these two common elbow injuries.
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