MRI of Little Leaguer's shoulder.

Hatem, Stephen F; Recht, Michael P; Profitt, Brad · Skeletal Radiol · 2006

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

The MRI appearance of 'Little Leaguer's shoulder' has not been previously reported in the radiology literature. Purported etiologies include proximal humeral epiphyseolysis, osteochondrosis of the proximal humeral epiphysis, stress fracture of the proximal humeral epiphyseal plate, and rotational stress fracture of the proximal humeral epiphyseal plate. We describe magnetic resonance imaging findings in four patients and review the literature.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy