Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and the Handstand-Position Radiography for Proximal Humeral Epiphysiolysis in Elite Gymnasts: A Report of Two Cases.
Cureus
; 16(5): e60394, 2024 May.
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ABSTRACT
We report two cases of proximal humeral epiphysiolysis in elite gymnasts. Both patients presented with shoulder pain during weight-bearing movements. The patient in case 1, treated with extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), exhibited rapid bone repair and pain relief, allowing an early return to competition. In the case 2 patient, humeral shortening was identified. Handstand-position radiography revealed compensatory scapular movements, negating the need for surgical intervention. These findings highlight ESWT's potential in promoting bone repair and the utility of handstand-position radiography in assessing humeral length. Both methods provide innovative treatment approaches for proximal humeral epiphysiolysis in gymnasts.
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Cureus
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2024
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