Pediatric Orthopedic Issues - Commentshttp://www.howardluksmd.com/pediatric-orthopedic-issues/en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Howard J Luks, MD comments on Shoulder Dislocations in the AdolescentHoward J Luks, MDMon, 30 Jun 2008 02:42:23 +0000http://www.howardluksmd.com/pediatric-orthopedic-issues/2008/4/8/shoulder-dislocations-in-the-adolescent.html#comments161041:2099100:comment/1588224Encouraging your child to learn the basics or finer points of baseball has nothing to do with his pitch count !!! The coach is interested in winning...period. Your son needs to be able to use his shoulder or elbow for the rest of his life. Crippling injuries are associated with high pitch counts, poor form and inadequate preparation, training and rest.

You do not want to be in an orthopedists office with a 12-15 year old and hear that your child has suffered a career ending injury that might cause arthritis by the time they are 25. It's not worth it. Let them enjoy the game, learn the finer points, hone their other skills and worry about throwing more than 100 pitches when they are being paid to do so.

]]>Kelly comments on Shoulder Dislocations in the AdolescentKellyFri, 27 Jun 2008 00:59:31 +0000http://www.howardluksmd.com/pediatric-orthopedic-issues/2008/4/8/shoulder-dislocations-in-the-adolescent.html#comments161041:2099100:comment/1582623I understand and appreciate your cautions about little league pitchers and young athletes. But what if my kid is enthusiastic about 100+ pitches per week and the coach is pressuring me to encourage this? How do I balance my responsibility as a parent, my encouragement of my child in sports, and the pressure from the coach to do this?

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