Treatment of Acute Carpal Bone Fractures

Carpal bone fractures are common hand fractures that can be complicated by concomitant damage to surrounding structures, chronic comorbidities, or delays in diagnosis. This article provides an overview of wrist anatomy, an expedited review of the athlete's presenting condition, and a systematic...

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Published in:	Current sports medicine reports Vol. 16; no. 5; pp. 330 - 335
Main Authors:	Hulsopple, Chad, Deluca, Jesse, Jonas, Christopher
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-09-2017
Subjects:	Athletic Injuries - diagnostic imaging Athletic Injuries - therapy Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging Fractures, Bone - therapy Humans Return to Sport Sports Medicine Wrist - anatomy & histology Wrist Injuries - diagnostic imaging Wrist Injuries - therapy
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Summary:	Carpal bone fractures are common hand fractures that can be complicated by concomitant damage to surrounding structures, chronic comorbidities, or delays in diagnosis. This article provides an overview of wrist anatomy, an expedited review of the athlete's presenting condition, and a systematic approach to the evaluation of the wrist. Recommended treatment plans are based on a review of the literature and an evidence-based approach to imaging studies. It is imperative that sports medicine providers be aware of current literature for carpal bone fractures and collaborate with other medical subspecialties and the athlete to provide recommendations for a safe return to play.
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ISSN:	1537-890X 1537-8918
DOI:	10.1249/JSR.0000000000000412