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The hand: field evaluation and treatment
P E Loeb1, S C Mirabello, J R Andrews
1North Florida Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (PEL), Tallahassee.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Prompt recognition and sideline management of athletic hand injuries are crucial. This guide details on-field evaluation techniques to rule out serious injuries before an athlete returns to play.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Athletic Training
Background:
- Hand injuries are common in athletes and can be debilitating.
- Prompt recognition is essential to prevent further damage.
- Proper evaluation ensures athlete safety before returning to competition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the on-field evaluation process for athletic hand injuries.
- To provide guidance on recognizing serious hand injuries in athletes.
- To detail effective sideline management strategies for hand injuries.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on athletic hand injuries.
- Description of on-field assessment techniques.
- Guidelines for sideline injury management.
Main Results:
- A systematic approach to field evaluation is necessary.
- Differentiating serious from minor hand injuries is key.
- Timely and appropriate sideline care can impact outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Effective on-field evaluation and sideline management are vital for athletic hand injuries.
- Prioritizing the identification of serious injuries ensures athlete safety.
- This approach supports the safe return of athletes to competition.