Elbow injury

You should go see a doctor, maybe even an orthopedic surgeon.

When my son was 11, he fractured the growth plate and tore the MCL in his throwing elbow. If the pain is on the inside of the elbow, go see a doctor.

Initial xrays didn't show a fracture, but a follow-up w/ a 2nd ortho did, as well as the MCL tear showed up in an MRI.

Good luck; I hope it's nothing serious.

Find an orthopedist who specializes in sports injuries. A regular doctor will take an MRI to cover his rear for liability, tell you to rest for 4-6 weeks, tell you to take Advil and reschedule another visit. While it may be the right advice, you won't know if it isn't.

If you are going to see a doctor, go to an orthopedic doctor if at all possible. If you are going to go to a family physician, I'd look to see if he or she is a sports medicine doctor.

To narrow it down even more, try to see an ortho doc who is familiar with BASEBALL players. Believe it or not, it does make a difference.

And don't throw or pitch again until you do!

first things first......and hopefully you have....go tell your parents right now..

then get to a doctor.....

If you're not sure how to find a good surgeon who deals with throwing injuries, check this link and post a message for Dr. Glenn Fleisig. He will locate someone who has trained under Dr. Andrews in Birmingham that is close to you. Good luck.

http://asmiforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=elbow