title: The hand in sports: an update on the clinical anatomy and physical examination.
abstract: The hand plays an important role in the athlete's ability to compete, and there is a tendency to misdiagnose and undertreat these injuries. Thus,a detailed anatomic understanding and a timely and accurate diagnosis through a thorough physical examination are critical to guide the treatment and return of normal function of the hand.
authors.affiliation: Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, 1000 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA. patel@kcms.msu.edu
authors.forename: Dilip
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Corey
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dean
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006225:Hand / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D011320:Primary Health Care