Hand Injuries of Athletes (Hardcover)

Covers all hand injuries involving sports and athletes. Topics discussed include epidemiology, wrist injuries, fractures, digital joints, nerve injuries, and inflammatory conditions. A general discussion presents the basic principles and philosophies of the management of hand injuries, including deviation from standard treatment permissable in order to return the athlete to competition. The book also explores the conservative vs operative management debate, along with the expected impact of injuries and their treatment on athletic performance.