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What is Little League shoulder?
Widening of proximal humeral physis in young pitcher.
What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
X-linked disorder with absent dystrophin.
What is true limb length?
ASIS to medial malleolus measurement.
What is AC joint sprain?
Fall onto shoulder causing Grade I–III injury.
What lab finding suggests DMD?
Elevated CK 50–100x normal.
When is no treatment needed?
Discrepancy 0–2 cm.
What is internal impingement?
Repetitive throwing causing labral injury.
What is the hallmark of MD?
Progressive proximal muscle weakness.
What is Ilizarov limb lengthening?
Distraction at 1 mm/day using external fixator.
What are overuse shoulder/elbow injuries?
Excessive pitch counts increase risk of this.
What is Becker Muscular Dystrophy?
Dystrophin abnormally low but present.
When is prosthetic fitting indicated?
>20 cm discrepancy.