Lacrosse stick entrapment injury to the thumb

A case of injury to the left thumb following an errant stick check, and subsequent entrapment of the digit in the open sidewall of a lacrosse stick, is presented. A circumferential laceration, severe swelling, and bruising to the proximal phalanx resulted. This case report emphasises the need to lim...

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Published in:British journal of sports medicine 2003-06, Vol.37 (3), p.272-273
Main Authors: Livingston, L A, Forbes, S L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Athletics
Case Report
Case studies
Contusions
Design and construction
Entrapment neuropathies
Equipment and supplies
Equipment Design
Female
Fingers
Fingers & toes
Hands
Humans
Ice hockey
Injuries
Lacrosse
Lacrosse players
Racquet Sports - injuries
Sporting goods
Sports injuries
Thumb
Thumb - injuries
Trauma
Women
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Summary:A case of injury to the left thumb following an errant stick check, and subsequent entrapment of the digit in the open sidewall of a lacrosse stick, is presented. A circumferential laceration, severe swelling, and bruising to the proximal phalanx resulted. This case report emphasises the need to limit the dimensions of openings in the sidewalls of lacrosse sticks to prevent the occurrence of this and other preventable injuries.
ISSN:0306-3674
1473-0480
DOI:10.1136/bjsm.37.3.272