Tennis Star Rafael Nadal Injures Wrist
Rafael Nadal injured his right wrist on Tuesday. The tennis star has pulled out of the next two events in Toronto and Cincinnati, leaving some to wonder if the defending US Open champion will recover in time for the August 25th event. Rafael, now 28, has been battling nagging injuries the last two years. With […]
Tennis Pros – Novak Djokovic, Caroline Wuzniacki, Sloan Stevens, Laura Robson, and Juan Martin del Potro – Suffer Wrist Injuries
Among tennis players the pinky side of the wrist is vulnerable to injury using the western grip variations and rotating the wrist besides the shoulder in the creation of topspin. The extensor carpi ulnaris tendon (ECU) is held in its ulna head groove by its subsheath. The ligament tears with hypersupination forces (palm-up). Congenital shallowness […]
Two Atlanta Braves Leave Game With Contusions of the Hand
In Sunday’s loss to the New York Yankees, both catcher/outfielder Ryan Doumit and first baseman Freddie Freeman left the game with hand injuries after being struck by the ball. After evaluation, neither of the injuries were serious and both players are expected back in the lineup this week. Metacarpal fractures were averted in both of these instances. Contusions are treated […]
St. Louis Blues Lose Forward Vladimir Tarasenko to an Injury to His Right Hand
The St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko injured his hand on Saturday after scoring in the second period in their win over the Predators. There was no indication exactly what caused the injury, but it will require surgery and Tarasenko will be out at least six weeks. The left-handed shooting right winger may have a […]
Southhampton Goalkeeper Artur Boruc Breaks His Hand
On 12/2/13 Premier League club Southampton Goal Keeper Artur Boruc broke a bone in his hand at Chelsea. These fractures generally heal with 3-5 weeks splinting before beginning physical therapy. Soccer goalies are prone to hand and wrist injuries due to the requirements of their position. Hard falls to the ground while diving to block […]