Pathologies of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Tendon and its Investments in the Athlete
Pathologies of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Tendon and its Investments in the Athlete
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DOI:
10.1016/j.hcl.2012.05.049
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发表时间:
2012-08-01
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影响因子:
1.1
通讯作者:
Graham, Thomas J.
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作者:
Graham, Thomas J.
Those who have dedicated significant time to the study and care of stick-and-ball athletes have an appreciation for the unique anatomy, unusual forces, and proclivity for injury. It is imperative that hand surgeons involved in the care of baseball, hockey, tennis, and golf athletes appreciate the anatomic and mechanical elements of extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) pathology. It is necessary to maintain a high level of suspicion for ECU problems, among other ulnar wrist pathologies, as well as acute diagnostic skill and a portfolio of therapeutic alternatives for their treatment.