Hand and Wrist Injuries in Boxers

The Role of Arthroscopy in the Treatment of Wrist Injuries in the Athlete

Clinics in Sports Medicine ◽

10.1016/s0278-5919(20)30565-2 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 227-238 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Terry L. Whipple

Keyword(s):

Wrist Injuries

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Common Hand And Wrist Injuries In Basketball Players

Clinics in Sports Medicine ◽

10.1016/s0278-5919(20)30435-x ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 266-291 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Robert Lee Wilson ◽

Laurel D. McGinty

Keyword(s):

Wrist Injuries ◽

Basketball Players

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HAND AND WRIST INJURIES IN YOUNG ATHLETES

Hand Clinics ◽

10.1016/s0749-0712(21)00220-1 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 597-607

Author(s):

Tung B. Le ◽

Vincent R. Hentz

Keyword(s):

Wrist Injuries ◽

Young Athletes

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The Epidemiology and Prevention of Hand and Wrist Injuries in Performing Artists

Hand Clinics ◽

10.1016/s0749-0712(21)00879-9 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 365-377

Author(s):

Alice G. Brandfonhrener

Keyword(s):

Wrist Injuries ◽

Performing Artists

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High Incidence of Hand Injuries From Blocking in Elite Taekwondo Despite the Use of Protective Gear: A 5-Year Descriptive Epidemiology Study

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/2325967120973996 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 232596712097399

Author(s):

Markus Geßlein ◽

Johannes Rüther ◽

Michael Millrose ◽

Hermann Josef Bail ◽

Robin Martin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Injury Risk ◽

Injury Incidence ◽

Dominant Hand ◽

Wrist Injuries ◽

Descriptive Epidemiology ◽

Epidemiology Study ◽

Time Loss ◽

Data Set ◽

Injury Site ◽

Protective Gear

Background: Hand and wrist injuries are a common but underestimated issue in taekwondo. Detailed data on injury risk, patterns, and mechanism are missing. Purpose: To evaluate (1) the fight time exposure-adjusted injury incidence rate (IIR) and clinical incidence and (2) injury site, type, sport-specific mechanism, and time loss in taekwondo. Study Design: Descriptive epidemiology study. Methods: Athletes from a single national Olympic taekwondo training center were investigated prospectively for hand and wrist injuries during training and competition over 5 years. The Orchard Sports Injury Classification System Version 10 was used to classify injury type, and analysis of the anatomic injury site was performed. The mechanism of injury was classified as due to either striking or blocking techniques. Results: From a total of 107 athletes, 79 athletes (73.8%) with a total exposure time of 8495 hours were included in the final data set. During the study period, 75 injuries of the hand and wrist region were recorded despite the athletes using protective hand gear. The IIR was 13.9 (95% CI, 10.5-17.5) and was significantly higher during competition. The clinical incidence as an indicator for risk of injury was 60.7% (95% CI, 50.9-70.5). Finger rays were the most affected location (68%), and fractures (43%) and joint ligament injuries (35%) were the most common type of injury. Significantly more injuries were found on the dominant hand side ( P < .001). Comparison of injury mechanisms demonstrated significantly more injuries at the finger rays deriving from blocking techniques ( P = .0104). The mean time loss for all hand and wrist injuries was 15.7 ± 13.5 days (range, 3-45 days) and was highest for distal radial fractures, with a mean of 39.7 ± 4.8 days (range, 32-45 days). Conclusion: There was a significantly higher IIR for acute hand and wrist injuries in elite taekwondo athletes during competition, which resulted in considerable time loss, especially when fractures or dislocations occurred. Significantly more injuries to the finger rays were found during blocking despite the use of protective hand gear. Improvement of tactical skills and blocking techniques during training and improved protective gear appear to be essential for injury prevention.

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