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Hand disorders in musicians: the orthopaedic surgeon's role
S Sheibani-Rad1, S Wolfe, J Jupiter
1McLaren Regional Medical Center/Michigan State University, Flint, Michigan 48532, USA. shahin.rad@gmail.com
The Bone & Joint Journal
|February 1, 2013
Summary
Musicians experience career-threatening musculoskeletal injuries, particularly in their hands. Orthopaedic surgeons must understand musician-specific risks and treatments for these common hand injuries.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Performing Arts Medicine
Background:
- Musicians are susceptible to career-altering musculoskeletal injuries.
- Peak incidence occurs in the third and fourth decades of life.
- Women show a slightly higher prevalence of these injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform orthopaedic surgeons about musician-specific musculoskeletal injuries.
- To detail common hand injuries and their treatments in musicians.
- To increase awareness of risk factors and assessment for musicians' injuries.
Main Methods:
- Review of common hand injuries in musicians.
- Discussion of appropriate treatment strategies.
- Emphasis on thorough physical assessment and risk factor identification.
Main Results:
- Musculoskeletal injuries significantly impact musicians' careers and finances.
- Specific hand syndromes are prevalent among musicians.
- Early recognition and treatment are crucial.
Conclusions:
- Orthopaedic surgeons require specialized knowledge of musician injuries.
- Comprehensive assessment and understanding of risk factors are essential.
- Effective treatment protocols can mitigate career-ending consequences.
