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Metacarpal fractures in athletes : treatment, rehabilitation and safe early return to play
SINGLETARY S; FREELAND A; JARRETT CA
J HAND THER , 2003, vol. 16, n° 2, p. 171-179 Doc n°: 109567 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : NC1 - TRAUMATOLOGIE DU SPORT, DD841 - FRACTURES - MAIN-DOIGTS Specialty gloves and buddy taping of adjacent fingers may cushion impact and dissipate twisting forces so that hands, thumbs, and fingers are protected during play. When fractures occur, athletes must be protected from contact until healing has progressed to a point where reinjury or complications are unlikely and performance standards and expectations can be met. This article outlines a program of fracture management principles and progressive graduated rehabilitation that phase the hand-injured athlete first into general conditioning and non-ball-handling drills, then into return to hand impact activities, body contact, ball handling, and catching with the use of protective hand gear. At this point, specialized playing orthoses, gloves, or taping may be added to the treatment regimen. Batting, the use of golf clubs, and racquet handling occur later, and finally throwing with precision, distance, velocity, and frequency is initiated. The importance of the particular sport, the position played, and hand dominance are factored into the decision-making processes. Safety of the patient and opponents is paramount. Extra-articular metacarpal fractures are discussed as a prototype for treatment, rehabilitation, and early safe return to play because of their frequent occurrence in athletes. Langue : ANGLAIS Identifiant basis : 2003227666 |
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