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Upper Extremity Injuries in Tennis Players: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management
Kevin C Chung1, Meghan E Lark2
1Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, University of Michigan Health System, 2130 Taubman Center, SPC 5340, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5340, USA.
Hand Clinics
|November 26, 2016
Summary
Tennis injuries often affect the wrist, elbow, and shoulder due to overuse. Understanding tennis biomechanics and kinetics is key to diagnosing and treating these complex upper extremity injuries effectively.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Overuse injuries to the wrist, elbow, and shoulder are common in tennis.
- The intricate anatomy and biomechanics of tennis strokes present diagnostic challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current literature on diagnostic and treatment methods for upper extremity tennis injuries.
- To emphasize the importance of understanding tennis kinetics for improved clinical decision-making.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of tennis kinetics and upper extremity injuries.
- Analysis of biomechanical properties of tennis strokes.
- Synthesis of diagnostic and treatment strategies.
Main Results:
- Tennis injuries predominantly affect the wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
- Diagnostic challenges arise from complex anatomy and stroke biomechanics.
- Integrating kinetics and literature aids clinical decisions.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive understanding of tennis kinetics is crucial for diagnosing and managing upper extremity injuries.
- Improved clinical decision-making relies on combining kinetic knowledge with current research.
- Addressing overuse injuries requires a deep dive into the biomechanical demands of tennis.
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