Hand and wrist injuries in children.
Hand and wrist injuries in children have steadily increased over the past decade as athletic participation by both boys and girls at an earlier age has been encouraged by parents and coaches. This article will cover the spectrum of hand and wrist injuries in children including ligamentous, tendinous, and bony injuries, as well as the increasing incidence of stress-related injuries in the upper extremities.
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy