Controversies in the Overhead Athlete's Shoulder (AANA22)-Management of Latissimus & Teres Major Injuries in the Elite Throwing Athlete

Management of Latissimus & Teres Major Injuries in the Elite Throwing Athlete

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Video Summary

In the video, Dr. Brian Waterman discusses the emerging importance of two entities, Terry's Major and Latissimus Dorsey, in diagnosing and treating injuries in high-performance athletes. He explains that these injuries can range from muscle strains to avulsions and emphasizes the importance of a holistic clinical examination and reviewing the athlete's movement on video. MRI scans may not always provide a conclusive diagnosis. Dr. Waterman also discusses the different treatment options, including non-operative approaches, primary open repair, and allograft reconstruction. He presents data on the return to sport rates for each treatment option and concludes that management should be determined based on the grade and severity of the injury.

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Brian R. Waterman, M.D.

Keywords

Dr. Brian Waterman

Terry's Major

Latissimus Dorsey

diagnosing injuries

treating injuries