title: Hand and wrist problems in the gymnast.
abstract: The exact pathomechanics of problems in the wrists of gymnasts are yet to be defined. This article discusses injuries and overload phenomena in the wrist and skin problems, fractures, and sprains of the hand, including mallet finger.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
authors.forename: G G
authors.initials: GG
authors.lastname: Weiker
mesh_terms: D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D006173:Gymnastics / Q000293:injuries*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000628:therapy; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000628:therapy*