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Laurène Niederhauser1, Laurent Wehrli1
1Service de chirurgie plastique et de la main, Département de chirurgie de la main, Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois, 1011 Lausanne.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|July 18, 2024
Summary
Hand and finger injuries are common in sports, rising with activities like climbing. This guide helps physicians diagnose and manage five key sports-related hand pathologies for optimal athlete recovery.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Traumatology
Background:
- Hand injuries constitute 25% of all sports-related injuries.
- Increased participation in sports like climbing, now an Olympic discipline, contributes to rising hand and finger injuries.
- Specific sports carry risks for distinct hand and finger pathologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and describe five common sports-related hand pathologies.
- To aid general practitioners and sports physicians in accurate diagnosis.
- To guide effective management and referral for optimal athlete rehabilitation.
Main Methods:
- Review of common hand and finger injuries in athletes.
- Focus on pathologies prevalent in sports with high hand usage.
- Clinical guidance for diagnosis and management.
Main Results:
- Detailed description of five specific hand pathologies.
- Emphasis on timely and correct treatment for athletes.
- Importance of appropriate rehabilitation for return to sport.
Conclusions:
- Accurate diagnosis and prompt management are crucial for sports-related hand injuries.
- Physicians need specialized knowledge to treat these common injuries effectively.
- Optimizing treatment and rehabilitation ensures athletes can return to their sport safely.
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