TOTBİD Dergisi

TOTBİD Dergisi

2024, Cilt 23, Sayı, 5     (Sayfalar: 479-487)

Hand and wrist fractures in elite athletes

Dursun Karakaş 1, Fatih Yuvacı 2, Hayati Durmaz 3

1 Adana Şehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kliniği, Adana
2 İstanbul Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi Ana Bilim Dalı, El Cerrahisi Bilim Dalı, İstanbul
3 İstanbul Üniversitesi İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi, Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Ana Bilim Dalı, İstanbul

DOI: 10.5578/totbid.dergisi.2024.65
Görüntüleme: 266
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İndirme : 113

Hand and wrist injuries account for 3-9% of sports injuries, according to the literature. Overall scientific evidence regarding the characteristics of hand and wrist fractures is limited. In all sports, falling on the wrist while the elbow extended is the most common mechanism of injury. The treatment approach prioritises early movement and full function acquisition. Most of the hand and wrist injuries can be treated via conservative methods, with surgical treatment options are considered for those who do not benefit from conservative approach. Decision making on the treatment modality for hand and wrist fractures in the elite athlete group with high expectations has its own difficulties. Consequently, treatment approach should be determined according to the patient's requirements. It is important for athletes, coaches, managers, and teammates to know when and how to return to sport. More research is needed on the impact of hand and wrist fractures on athletic performance.

Anahtar Kelimeler : elite athlete; hand and wrist fractures; sports injuries; athlete fractures