Neurovascular injuries in the hands of athletes.
Neurovascular injuries are rare in the athlete. Prevention is the ultimate goal. Modification of protective devices, alteration of technique, and education may help avoid some of the neurovascular problems described in this article. Early recognition and appropriate conservative treatment may alleviate the need for surgical intervention.
Aulicino
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Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Norfolk.
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D020196:Trauma, Nervous System; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy