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Gymnastic wrist injuries
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|August 13, 1998
Summary
Gymnasts experience wrist injuries because their arms bear weight during routines. Managing these acute and chronic conditions is challenging due to intense training demands and athlete expectations.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Gymnasts' upper extremities function as weight-bearing structures.
- This leads to a high incidence of both acute and chronic wrist injuries.
- The demands of training and competition complicate injury management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the causes and management of wrist injuries in gymnasts.
- To highlight the challenges in treating these athletes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of wrist injuries in gymnastics.
- Analysis of factors influencing treatment decisions.
Main Results:
- Wrist injuries in gymnasts stem from converting upper extremities into weight-bearing limbs.
- Management is complex, influenced by injury type, athlete, coach, and family expectations.
- Standard treatment protocols may need modification.
Conclusions:
- Wrist injuries are a significant concern for gymnasts.
- Treatment strategies must be individualized, considering the unique demands of the sport and stakeholder expectations.