Injury to the A2 pulley in rock climbers.
Injury to the A2 pulley of the flexor sheath, resulting in bow-stringing of the flexor tendons, would appear to be fairly common in rock climbers performing at the present limits of difficulty. A typical case is described.
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University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. James' University Hospital, Leeds.
D000328:Adult; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009051:Mountaineering / Q000293:injuries*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D006113:United Kingdom