PERIOSTITIS OF THE UPPER EXTREMITY - A REPORT OF 2 CASES AND LITERATURE-REVIEW

Periostitis in the athlete is a common overuse clinical entity often f ound in the lower extremity. An analogous overuse syndrome also may oc cur in the upper extremity, These 2 case reports describe the history, physical findings, radiographic changes, and treatment for periostiti s of the upper extremity rarely seen in the athletic population.