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Hand and Wrist Injuries in Boxing and the Martial Arts.
Benjamin Todd Drury1, Thomas P Lehman2, Ghazi Rayan3
1Texas Orthopedic Specialists, 2425 Highway 121, Bedford, TX 76021, USA.
Hand Clinics
|November 26, 2016
Summary
Martial arts hand and wrist injuries stem from combat. Protective gear and proper striking techniques significantly reduce injury risk in these disciplines.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Traumatology
Background:
- Martial arts, due to their combat nature, frequently lead to hand and wrist injuries.
- Striking disciplines often involve axial loading, resulting in fractures and dislocations.
- Grappling disciplines are more commonly associated with sprains and degenerative changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the common mechanisms and types of hand and wrist injuries in martial arts.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of protective measures and training in injury prevention.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of martial arts injuries.
- Analysis of injury mechanisms in striking versus grappling arts.
- Evaluation of evidence for injury prevention strategies.
Main Results:
- Hand protection is demonstrably effective in reducing hand injuries.
- Proper technique and target selection in striking martial arts are crucial for preventing hand and wrist injuries.
- Specific injury patterns differ between striking and grappling martial arts.
Conclusions:
- Hand and wrist injuries in martial arts are intrinsically linked to the sport's inherent risks.
- Implementing protective equipment and emphasizing correct training methodologies are vital for mitigating these injuries.
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