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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
PubMed
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.

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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.

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