Periostitis of the upper extremity: a report of 2 cases and literature review.

Meese, M A; Sebastianelli, W J · Clin Orthop Relat Res · 1996

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Periostitis in the athlete is a common overuse clinical entity often found in the lower extremity. An analogous overuse syndrome also may occur in the upper extremity. These 2 case reports describe the history, physical findings, radiographic changes, and treatment for periostitis of the upper extremity rarely seen in the athletic population.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy