Sports-related wrist and hand injuries: a review

BACKGROUND: Hand and wrist injuries are common during athletics and can have a significant impact especially if initially disregarded. Due to their high level of physical demand, athletes represent a unique subset of the population. MAIN BODY: The following is an overview of hand and wrist injuries...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Avery, Daniel M., Rodner, Craig M., Edgar, Cory M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2016
Materias:
Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5025579/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27633260
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13018-016-0432-8
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: Hand and wrist injuries are common during athletics and can have a significant impact especially if initially disregarded. Due to their high level of physical demand, athletes represent a unique subset of the population. MAIN BODY: The following is an overview of hand and wrist injuries commonly seen in athletics. Information regarding evaluation, diagnosis, conservative measures, and surgical treatment are provided. CONCLUSION: Knowledge of these entities and special consideration for the athlete can help the team physician effectively treat these players and help them achieve their goals.

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