TY - JOUR PY - 2016// TI - Sports-related wrist and hand injuries: a review JO - Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research A1 - Avery, Daniel M. A1 - Rodner, Craig M. A1 - Edgar, Cory M. SP - e99 EP - e99 VL - 11 IS - 1 N2 - 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.

Language: en

LA - en SN - 1749-799X UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13018-016-0432-8 ID - ref1 ER -