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Hand Injuries in Rock Climbing

1997; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 25; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3810/psm.1997.05.1341

2326-3660

Peter Jebson, Curtis M. Steyers,

Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries

Rock climbers' grip techniques may result in a variety of hand injuries. Minor injuries such as soft-tissue damage, flexor tendon strain, tendinitis or tenosynovitis, joint contractures, and carpal tunnel syndrome may be treated by a primary care physician. Patients who have pulley ruptures should be referred if there is any uncertainty about the diagnosis. Because of controversies regarding surgical management, primary care physicians should refer patients who have a complete ligament tear. Referral is also recommended for such serious injuries as locked digits, flexor tendon avulsions or ruptures, and severe joint contractures.