Extensor Tendon Impingement in a Gymnast

Wrist injuries in the gymnast are due to the transformation of the upper extremity into a weight bearing entity. Gymnast wrist pain presents a difficult diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Here, we present a new case of extensor tendon impingement in an elite gymnast. To our knowledge, there is no...

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Published in:Journal of hand surgery, British volume British volume, 2006-02, Vol.31 (1), p.66-67
Main Authors: Wilson, S.M., Dubert, T., Rozenblat, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
4th compartment
Adult
Constriction, Pathologic - diagnosis
Constriction, Pathologic - physiopathology
Constriction, Pathologic - surgery
Cumulative Trauma Disorders - diagnosis
Cumulative Trauma Disorders - physiopathology
Cumulative Trauma Disorders - surgery
extensor tendon
Gymnast
Gymnastics - injuries
Hand Strength - physiology
Humans
Impingement
Ligaments, Articular - injuries
Ligaments, Articular - surgery
Male
Pain - physiopathology
Pain - surgery
Rupture
Synovectomy
Synovitis - physiopathology
Synovitis - surgery
Tendons - physiopathology
Tendons - surgery
Wrist Joint - physiopathology
Wrist Joint - surgery
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Summary:Wrist injuries in the gymnast are due to the transformation of the upper extremity into a weight bearing entity. Gymnast wrist pain presents a difficult diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Here, we present a new case of extensor tendon impingement in an elite gymnast. To our knowledge, there is no similar report in the literature.
ISSN:0266-7681
1532-2211
DOI:10.1016/j.jhsb.2005.08.010