Stress fracture of index metacarpal in an adolescent tennis player.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1995
Abstract
Stress fractures are common injuries in sports medicine clinics. The few reported cases of stress fractures of the metacarpal bones have been associated with overuse, athletic or occupational techniques, and equipment problems. We describe a stress fracture of the index metacarpal in an adolescent tennis player. An increase in training intensity, combined with a recent change in stroke biomechanics and racket grip, were thought to be predisposing factors for this fracture. A similar mechanism and location of injury has been previously described, suggesting a common mechanism. Relative rest, a change in racket grip, and appropriate physical therapy facilitated a quick return to asymptomatic tennis. A brief review of metacarpal stress fractures is presented.
Volume
5
Issue
1
First Page
63
Last Page
66
ISSN
1050-642X
Published In/Presented At
Waninger KN, Lombardo JA. Stress fracture of index metacarpal in an adolescent tennis player. Clin J Sport Med. 1995;5(1):63-6. doi: 10.1097/00042752-199501000-00012.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
7614085
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article