title: Hand and Wrist Injuries in Golfers and Their Treatment.
abstract: A thorough understanding of the swing phases and mechanisms of injury in golf allows accurate diagnosis, treatment, and future prevention of injuries. Recommended initial treatment starts with cessation of practice to rest the wrist, a splint or orthotic brace, and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug medication with corticosteroid injection and swing modification. Pisiform excision is the best treatment of the most severe chronic cases of pisiform ligament complex syndrome. Delayed diagnosis of hook of hamate fracture may lead to complications, including flexor tendon rupture. Prompt surgical resection is recommended to hasten return to sport and to prevent further complications.
authors.affiliation: W Institute for Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, W Hospital, 1632 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-Gu, Daegu 42642, Korea.
authors.forename: Sang-Hyun
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Woo
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chonbuk National University Hospital, 93, Changpo-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do 54896, Korea. Electronic address: trueyklee@naver.com.
authors.forename: Young-Keun
authors.initials: YK
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: W Institute for Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, W Hospital, 1632 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-Gu, Daegu 42642, Korea.
authors.forename: Jong-Min
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: W Institute for Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, W Hospital, 1632 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-Gu, Daegu 42642, Korea.
authors.forename: Ho-Jun
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Cheon
authors.affiliation: Comprehensive Hand Center, University of Michigan, North Campus Research Complex, 2800 Plymouth Road, Building 14 G200, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
authors.forename: William H J
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Chung
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001915:Braces; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006055:Golf / Q000293:injuries*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012421:Rupture / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013165:Splints; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
keywords: De Quervain disease; Golf injury; Hook of hamate fracture; Pisiform ligament complex syndrome; Swing mechanism; Tendinopathy; Trigger finger