Never heard of it? Neither had we - or Flippers coaches (who have been coaching for long enough they have run into nearly everything). Flipper was diagnosed with Panner's about a month ago (MRI). It is a rare bone disease the affects elbows, mostly in 5-10 year old boys who play baseball ;>. Flipper is a 13 year old girl, so she really doesn't fit the typical profile.
Panner's has many of the same symptoms as tennis elbow, sore elbow that feels better if you stay off of it, etc. In hindsight, a clue that this was different is that Panner's causes swelling and loss in range of motion.
We've been told that by staying off the elbow, the bones will regenerate. Flipper is in a sling and has started physical therapy (to try to regain range of motion). She actually enjoyed the first couple of days away from gym, but is now driving us crazy!
Panner's has many of the same symptoms as tennis elbow, sore elbow that feels better if you stay off of it, etc. In hindsight, a clue that this was different is that Panner's causes swelling and loss in range of motion.
We've been told that by staying off the elbow, the bones will regenerate. Flipper is in a sling and has started physical therapy (to try to regain range of motion). She actually enjoyed the first couple of days away from gym, but is now driving us crazy!