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Hurling-related hand injuries

P D Kiely1, M Ashraff, P O'Grady

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Adelaide and Meath Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght, 24, Dublin, Ireland. paul.kiely@amnch.ie

Injury
|August 2, 2003
PubMed

Insights

Hurling causes frequent hand injuries, primarily fractures, with significant costs. Mandatory hand protection could reduce these sports injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma Care

Background:

  • Hurling is a high-contact sport with a notable incidence of player morbidity.
  • Hand injuries represent a significant concern for participants in hurling.
  • Understanding the economic and functional impact of these injuries is crucial for player welfare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and categorize specific hand injuries sustained by hurling players.
  • To quantify the functional and financial implications associated with these injuries.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of current hand protection usage in preventing hurling-related injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of all hand injuries presenting to a regional trauma unit over a 3-month period.
  • Analysis of injury data specifically for participants involved in hurling.
  • Documentation of injury types, surgical interventions, hand protection use, and associated costs.

Main Results:

  • Of 123 hand injuries, 41 (33%) occurred during hurling.
  • Metacarpal (47%) and proximal phalangeal (37%) fractures were the most common injuries.
  • Only 10% of injured players wore hand protection; 20% required surgery, with an average cost of £615 per player.

Conclusions:

  • Hand injuries, particularly fractures, are prevalent in hurling and impose substantial costs.
  • Current hand protection use is low among players sustaining injuries.
  • Mandatory hand protection is recommended to mitigate injury rates and associated burdens in hurling.

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