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Scaphoid fractures in soccer goalkeepers
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, USA.
The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association
|February 1, 1997
Summary
Soccer injuries commonly affect the lower extremities, but this study highlights rare wrist injuries in goalkeepers. It reports three cases of scaphoid fractures and nonunions, emphasizing a gap in understanding these specific soccer-related injuries.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Soccer's rising popularity correlates with increased injury rates.
- Lower extremity injuries are most common (56%-95%), often due to player contact.
- Upper extremity injuries are less frequent, with goalkeepers at higher risk.
Observation:
- A literature gap exists concerning bony wrist and hand injuries in soccer goalkeepers.
- This article details three cases of scaphoid fractures and nonunions in two goalkeepers.
- These injuries were soccer-related.
Findings:
- Scaphoid fractures and nonunions occurred in two goalkeepers.
- These represent rare, yet significant, upper extremity injuries in soccer.
Implications:
- Highlights the need for increased awareness of wrist and hand injuries in goalkeepers.
- Suggests further research into the mechanisms and prevention of these specific soccer injuries.
- Informs clinical practice regarding diagnosis and management of scaphoid injuries in athletes.