Unusual cause of wrist pain in a golfer

Wrist injury is common in golfers and normally occurs at the impact of the club with the ball. The unusual case is reported of a low handicap golfer with wrist pain aggravated by the putting stroke. The condition was resolved with treatment. The likely mechanism for the injury is discussed.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:British journal of sports medicine 2004-12, Vol.38 (6), p.e34-e34
Main Authors: McHardy, A J, Pollard, H P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
golf
Golf - injuries
Humans
Injuries
injury
Male
Middle Aged
Pain
Pain - etiology
Pain - rehabilitation
Sprains and Strains - etiology
Sprains and Strains - rehabilitation
technique
Wrist
Wrist Injuries - etiology
Wrist Injuries - rehabilitation
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Summary:Wrist injury is common in golfers and normally occurs at the impact of the club with the ball. The unusual case is reported of a low handicap golfer with wrist pain aggravated by the putting stroke. The condition was resolved with treatment. The likely mechanism for the injury is discussed.
ISSN:0306-3674
1473-0480
DOI:10.1136/bjsm.2004.011783