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Little League Elbow Symptoms & Diagnosis

Symptoms

Symptoms include:

  • Pain around the bony knob on the inner side of the elbow
  • Swelling (possibly)
  • Pain when throwing overhand
  • Pain with gripping or carrying heavy objects (sometimes)

Diagnosis

The doctor will ask about:

  • Symptoms
  • How the injury occurred
  • When the pain began
  • Any prior elbow injuries

The doctor will also:

  • Examine the elbow for signs of ligament or bone damage
  • Find the source of the pain
  • If needed, have an x-ray or an MRI done to look for damage to the bone

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