Winter sports injuries of the upper limb

Autor: Dev Pyne, Richard Antbring, Lewis Raiman
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for general practice. 13:7-12
ISSN: 1755-7399
1755-7380
DOI: 10.1177/1755738019883310
Popis: Regular exercise provides many health benefits. Participation in sport is one enjoyable way of achieving this desirable objective and should be encouraged. Sports participation is also, unfortunately, associated with an increased risk of injury. The growing popularity of winter sports means that patients are more likely to present in primary care with injuries following a winter break. This article aims to cover the most common winter sports injuries of the upper limb seen in the community and considers their assessment, investigation and management.
Databáze: OpenAIRE