Publications by authors named "Sravya Kamarajugadda"
Article Synopsis
- UCL injuries are becoming common in athletes, and rehabilitation practices vary widely, possibly affecting treatment effectiveness.* -
- This systematic review analyzed data from 105 studies to compare rehabilitation outcomes based on early versus delayed rehabilitation following UCL injuries.* -
- Results showed that earlier rehabilitation protocols, particularly for nonoperative patients, led to quicker recovery milestones and return-to-play rates without negatively impacting future function.*
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to assess the rates of return to play (RTP) and return to same level of play (RTSP) in baseball pitchers who underwent ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR), as well as their in-game performance before and after surgery.
- - A systematic review of 25 articles involving 2,100 elbows indicated that RTP and RTSP durations varied based on whether it was a primary or revision surgery, and also depended on the players' level of competition, with Major League players showing the highest success rates.
- - Although most players successfully returned to play after surgery, the study found notable differences in performance outcomes, especially after revision surgeries, indicating inconsistent recovery among athletes.
Article Synopsis
- Elbow medial ulnar collateral ligament (mUCL) injuries are rising, leading to more reconstruction surgeries (UCLR), with a focus on graft types, surgical techniques, and complications from those methods.
- The research reviewed 47 articles on 6,671 patients, mostly male (98%), averaging 21 years old, with a majority (92%) receiving autografts, primarily from the palmaris longus.
- The figure-of-8 technique was the most common (68%), with modified Jobe being the leading method (37%), while 14% of patients reported complications.
Background: Although fastpitch softball participation continues to rise, there is a lack of established pitch count guidelines, potentially putting young female athletes at risk of overuse injuries. In addition to coaches, caregivers' ability to recognize and employ safe pitching guidelines plays an important role in athlete safety.
Purpose/hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to assess caregivers' knowledge of their child's pitching practices and their familiarity with softball pitching recommendations.