Athletic hand injuries.

ABSTRACT

Hand injuries are among the most common injuries arising from athletic participation. Suboptimal outcomes from poorly treated athletic hand injuries can produce functionally disabling injuries. Careful assessment and, when needed, radiographic studies are critical for the accurate and complete diagnoses of hand injuries. Carefully thought out modifications may accelerate the time for return to competition. A thorough understanding of these many variables can enable the physician to minimize time lost without compromising care.