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Athletic hand injuries like finger dislocations and ligament tears require prompt treatment for athletes to return to play. Many injuries can be managed nonoperatively with splinting and rehabilitation, while severe cases may need surgery.

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  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Finger joint dislocations and collateral ligament tears are frequent injuries in athletes.
  • Effective management is crucial for athletes to regain function and safely return to play.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline treatment strategies for athletic hand injuries, focusing on return to play.
  • To differentiate management based on injury type, stability, and bone involvement.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common athletic finger injuries, including dislocations and ligament tears.
  • Discussion of treatment options: nonoperative (immobilization, rehabilitation) and operative (percutaneous/internal fixation).
  • Emphasis on postreduction stability and articular surface involvement in treatment decisions.

Main Results:

  • Many finger dislocations are treatable nonoperatively if stable post-reduction.
  • Protective splinting may allow continued athletic participation.
  • Significant articular involvement often requires surgical intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Timely and appropriate treatment of athletic hand injuries is essential to prevent long-term disability.
  • Treatment should prioritize safe return to sport and maximal functional recovery.
  • Surgical options like percutaneous or internal fixation are preferred over external fixation for athletes during their season.