Radial growth plate injury in a female gymnast.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Radial growth plate injury is a cause of wrist pain in female gymnasts. The mechanism of injury and its relationship to dowel grips, now standard gymnastic equipment, are considered. An athlete's response to a treatment approach emphasizing moderation and protection is described.
Medical subject headings
- Gymnastics
- Salter-Harris Fractures
- Wrist Injuries