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Sports medicine. 2. Upper extremity injuries
B L Bowyer1, J L Gooch, S R Geiringer
1Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|May 1, 1993
Summary
This module covers sports medicine advances for physical medicine and rehabilitation professionals. It focuses on shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand injuries common in throwing athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Background:
- Self-directed learning module for medical practitioners and trainees.
- Focuses on common injuries in athletes who perform repetitive throwing motions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight recent advances in sports medicine relevant to throwing athletes.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of upper extremity injuries in this population.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature and clinical best practices.
- Emphasis on common injury patterns in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.
Main Results:
- Detailed discussion of shoulder and elbow pathologies in throwing athletes.
- Coverage of prevalent wrist and hand injuries encountered in this group.
Conclusions:
- Understanding these common injuries is crucial for effective diagnosis and management.
- This module serves as a valuable resource for physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists.