Hand and Wrist Injuries: Common Problems and Solutions

Nicholas Pulos; Sanjeev Kakar

doi:10.1016/j.csm.2017.12.004

Hand and Wrist Injuries: Common Problems and Solutions

Clin Sports Med. 2018 Apr;37(2):217-243. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2017.12.004.

Authors

Nicholas Pulos¹, Sanjeev Kakar²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
² Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Electronic address: kakar.sanjeev@mayo.edu.

PMID: 29525025
DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2017.12.004

Abstract

Injuries to the hands and wrist are common in athletes. Injuries include acute fractures, dislocations, ligamentous, and tendon injuries, as well as more chronic injuries such as sprains and strains. Complications in the treatment of sports injuries of the hand and wrist may be divided into 2 categories: incorrect or delayed diagnosis and iatrogenic injury related to treatment. This article highlights common sports injuries of the hand and wrist and their complications, and includes tips for successful management.

Keywords: Hook of hamate; Scaphoid; Scapholunate ligament; TFCC; Wrist arthroscopy.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Arthroscopy*
Athletic Injuries / diagnosis
Athletic Injuries / surgery*
Fractures, Bone / diagnosis
Fractures, Bone / surgery
Hand Bones / injuries
Hand Bones / surgery
Hand Injuries / diagnosis
Hand Injuries / surgery*
Humans
Joint Dislocations / diagnosis
Joint Dislocations / therapy
Ligaments, Articular / injuries
Ligaments, Articular / surgery
Tendon Injuries / diagnosis
Tendon Injuries / surgery
Wrist Injuries / diagnosis
Wrist Injuries / surgery*