A new manual method for assessing elbow valgus laxity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A screening of ulnar collateral ligament insufficiency is required for overhead throwers, since secondary pathologic changes result from an increased elbow valgus laxity. We developed a new manual method for assessing elbow valgus la...

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Main Authors: Yasui Kenji, Mihata Teruhisa, Takeda Atsushi, Watanabe Chisato, Kinoshita Mitsuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy & Technology
Online Access:http://www.smarttjournal.com/content/4/1/11