Sports medicine and arthroscopy review
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Sports Med Arthrosc · Mar 2014
ReviewDistal radius fractures in athletes: approaches and treatment considerations.
Fractures of the distal radius are common injuries in both athletes and nonathletes. Management is dictated by the nature of the fracture and the patient's level of competition, age, and sport-specific demands. ⋯ However, no technique has proven superior to all others, and no single method of fixation will lead to acceptable results in all types of distal radius fractures. This study will highlight important considerations when treating distal radius fractures in athletes, describe the various fixation options available, and discuss our method for determining the fixation needs of each fracture.
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Sports Med Arthrosc · Mar 2014
ReviewManagement of scaphoid fractures in the athlete: open and percutaneous fixation.
Scaphoid fractures occur commonly in the athlete and should be treated with urgency to avoid undesired late complications. Magnetic resonance imaging may be helpful to make a prompt diagnosis so that an appropriate early treatment plan can be initiated. ⋯ Percutaneous techniques with or without arthroscopy assistance have been advocated as less invasive surgical approaches that may have an added benefit in the athlete. Displaced and unstable fractures should be approached with a volar or dorsal open technique to achieve and confirm an anatomic reduction before screw placement.