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Hand and Wrist Injuries: Common Problems and Solutions.

Nicholas Pulos¹, Sanjeev Kakar¹

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

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|March 12, 2018

Summary

Common sports injuries affecting the hand and wrist in athletes include acute fractures and chronic sprains. Successful management requires accurate diagnosis and avoiding treatment-related complications for athletes with hand and wrist injuries.

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Sports Medicine
Hand and Wrist Surgery

Background:

Hand and wrist injuries are prevalent among athletes.
These injuries encompass acute conditions like fractures and dislocations, and chronic issues such as sprains and strains.
Complications in treatment often stem from diagnostic errors or iatrogenic causes.

Purpose of the Study:

To review common sports-related hand and wrist injuries.
To discuss potential complications associated with their management.
To provide guidance for effective treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

Literature review of sports injuries affecting the hand and wrist.
Analysis of common injury types and their associated complications.
Synthesis of management principles and best practices.

Main Results:

Common injuries include fractures, dislocations, ligamentous tears, tendon injuries, sprains, and strains.
Key complications involve delayed or missed diagnoses and iatrogenic injuries from treatment.
Effective management hinges on prompt and accurate diagnosis and careful treatment planning.

Conclusions:

Athletes frequently sustain hand and wrist injuries requiring specialized care.
Awareness of potential diagnostic and treatment complications is crucial for optimal outcomes.
Adherence to best practices in diagnosis and management improves patient recovery from sports injuries.