Hand and wrist injuries in the preadolescent and adolescent athlete

In this time when physical prowess has been elevated to such a high level, the prepubescent and adolescent athlete have increased demands for performance placed on their immature musculoskeletal system. Although improved skills may result the athlete is exposed to more injury. Prompt, appropriate tr...

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Published inClinics in sports medicine Vol. 11; no. 1; p. 203
Main Authors Markiewitz, A D, Andrish, J T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1992
Subjects
Adolescent
Adolescent Medicine
Athletic Injuries - therapy
Child
Fractures, Bone - therapy
Hand Injuries - therapy
Humans
Metacarpus - injuries
Salter-Harris Fractures
United States
Wrist Injuries - therapy
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Summary:In this time when physical prowess has been elevated to such a high level, the prepubescent and adolescent athlete have increased demands for performance placed on their immature musculoskeletal system. Although improved skills may result the athlete is exposed to more injury. Prompt, appropriate treatment of the injury with a controlled return to participation may prevent reinjury and disability. To this end, athletes, parents, coaches, trainers, and team physicians must maintain a close rapport for the benefit of the athlete.
ISSN:0278-5919
DOI:10.1016/S0278-5919(20)30564-0