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A member asked:

Can throwing a baseball cause synovitis?

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Possible: Repieated trauma to the joint can cause an inflammatory response in a joint; the aetiology would definitely need to be investigated.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 2/17/2015

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Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Synovitis from throwing mean you either have an injury or you has poor throwing mechanics.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/26/2012

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