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Aarthi Manjunathan1, Brian Liem
1University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Abstract:
The rapid growth of climbing has led to an increase in climbing-related injuries, particularly finger pulley injuries, which account for up to 20% of all climbing injuries. These injuries result from sport-specific gripping techniques that place supra-maximal loads on the flexor tendon-pulley system, most notably during crimp gripping. This review summarizes the anatomy and biomechanics of the finger pulley system, common mechanisms of injury, and associated risk factors. Clinical evaluation, including key physical examination findings and the role of imaging-especially dynamic ultrasound-is discussed. Injury grading guides management, with most pulley injuries treated conservatively through immobilization, taping or splinting, and structured rehabilitation, while severe injuries may require surgical intervention. Evidence-based recommendations for rehabilitation, prevention strategies, and graded return-to-sport protocols are presented to assist clinicians, therapists, and coaches in optimizing recovery and minimizing reinjury risk in climbers.
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