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ArticleJournal of athletic training2024

Arm Health in Elite Collegiate Summer League Baseball Players Assessed by the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Score.

David F Painter, Matthew Quinn, James H Dove, Edward J Testa, Ryan Snow, Rory A Byrne, Michele Marie Pavlu, Rachel Jordan, Brett D Owens

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David F PainterAlpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Matthew QuinnDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
James H DoveDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Edward J TestaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Ryan SnowAlpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Rory A ByrneDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Michele Marie PavluCape Cod Baseball League, Orleans, MA.
Rachel JordanCape Cod Baseball League, Orleans, MA.
Brett D OwensDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.

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contextCollegiate baseball players with professional aspirations often participate in summer leagues; foremost among them is the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL). Injuries acquired during the collegiate baseball season can be carried into the CCBL season and vice versa.

objectiveTo assess the history of throwing arm injury and current functionality in midseason CCBL players.

designCross-sectional study.

settingOnline questionnaire. PATIENTS OR OTHER

participantsA total of 123 CCBL players participated. Qualifying athletes were ≥18 years old and were rostered CCBL players with remaining collegiate eligibility. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): After collecting background information, we used the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic (KJOC) Shoulder and Elbow questionnaire to assess the history of throwing arm injury and current functionality. The maximum KJOC score is 100.0; higher scores correspond with greater functionality.

resultsThe mean KJOC score was 86.6 ± 14.5 (n = 92); 24.5% (23/94) of players reported a prior diagnosis of throwing arm injury other than a strain or sprain. A total of 49 (49/96, 51.0%) players had undergone rehabilitation for a throwing arm injury, and 7 (7/96, 7.3%) had experienced a medical procedure. Players with no previous treatment (n = 41, mean KJOC score = 88.9 ± 19.0) more frequently demonstrated KJOC scores of ≥90 than players with such treatment (n = 55, 80.9 ± 17.1; P < .001). The 18 players with time-loss arm injury in the last year had lower mean KJOC scores (71.3 ± 20.0) than players with no injury or time loss (90.3 ± 9.8; P < .001). Similarly, players who reported current arm trouble (n = 15) had lower KJOC scores (71.6 ± 17.5) than players with healthy arms (89.5 ± 11.9; P < .001).

conclusionsThe average KJOC score of the CCBL players was <90, with particularly low scores in athletes with prior arm injury and treatment.

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Arm InjuriesBaseballOrthopedicsAdolescentAdultArmCross-Sectional StudiesHumansSeasonsYoung Adultarm injurycollegiate athleticsoveruse injurythrowing athletes

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PMID37681668
PMCPMC10976342

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