Neurovascular injuries in the wrists and hands of athletes.
Neurovascular syndromes in the wrist and hand are uncommon occurrences in the athlete. They are usually related to repetitive use of the wrist such as in racquet sports or sports with repetitive impact to the hands such as handball and catching. Common syndromes are discussed with regard to anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and return to sport.
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
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D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001484:Baseball / Q000293:injuries; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000293:injuries*; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D014953:Wrist / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*