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Gymnast's wrist.

J H Dobyns1, G T Gabel

  • 1Mayo Medical School, Rochester, Minnesota.

Hand Clinics
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
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Gymnasts frequently experience wrist injuries due to repetitive stress. Early, detailed wrist evaluations and imaging are crucial for prevention and management of these common, sport-inherent injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Gymnastics involves repetitive, high-impact loading of the wrist, leading to frequent acute and chronic injuries.
  • Injury incidence increases with participation level and intensity, highlighting a need for preventative strategies.
  • The sport's nature transforms upper extremities into weight-bearing limbs, predisposing gymnasts to unique wrist pathologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of comprehensive wrist evaluation in gymnasts.
  • To advocate for proactive screening and timely management of wrist injuries.
  • To investigate the long-term effects of gymnastics on wrist health.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed pre-training, pre-competition, and symptom-onset wrist examinations are recommended.

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  • Consideration of pretraining and annual follow-up wrist radiographs for skeletally immature gymnasts.
  • Post-skeletal maturity and post-retirement evaluations are necessary to understand long-term outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Repetitive loading is the primary cause of chronic wrist injuries in gymnasts.
    • The intense and compulsive nature of gymnastics can lead to persistent or new wrist symptoms.
    • Early detection and management are vital, but injuries are often inherent to the sport's demands.

    Conclusions:

    • Enhanced, systematic wrist examination protocols are essential for gymnasts.
    • Radiographic monitoring, particularly in younger athletes, may aid in early detection.
    • Long-term follow-up is crucial for understanding the cumulative impact of gymnastics on wrist health.