From the Field to the OR: How Hand Surgeons Treat Sports Trauma
Athletes depend on their hands for precision, power, and control. But the same high-impact plays that bring victory can also lead to serious hand or wrist injuries.
Athletes depend on their hands for precision, power, and control. But the same high-impact plays that bring victory can also lead to serious hand or wrist injuries.
That sharp twinge during a swing or soreness after a long match might not just be from overtraining. Wrist pain in sports like tennis, golf, and baseball often signals an underlying issue that needs attention.
The hands are essential to athletic performance, playing a critical role in everything from grip strength to precision control. Whether dribbling a basketball, catching a football, or swinging a racket, athletes rely heavily on hand function.
Years of pushing your body to the limit whether on the field or in the gym can take a toll, including the joints in your upper extremities.
The thumb plays a role in nearly every hand movement—from texting to gripping objects—thanks to its unique opposability, which gives humans remarkable dexterity and control.