Musculoskeletal Key

Fig. 7.1 Topography and types of the most common metacarpal fractures observed in ball athletes Fractures of the base are usually minimally displaced owing to the stabilizing proximal intermetacarpal ligaments,…

Fig. 8.1 Diagram showing that the collateral ligaments of MCP joint are taut in flexion and relaxed in extension (G. Chick © 2012, all rights reserved) Posttraumatic Proximal Interphalangeal Joint…

Fig. 2.1 (a) Motor area, (b) sensory area; 1 palm, 2 small finger, 3 ring finger, 4 long finger, 5 index finger, 6 thumb, 7 head, 8 eye, 9 face,…

Fig. 4.1 (a) Normal positioning for PA view of the second digit. (b) Normal PA radiograph of the second digit Lateral View The lateral view of the finger is obtained…

Fig. 13.1 Brett Backwell (Glenelg Australian football club), after amputation of his fourth finger The professionalisation of some sports and their medical environments have not necessarily led to an optimisation…

Fig. 11.1 Methods of assessing strength. (a) Jamar dynamometer for grip strength. (b) Key pinch. (c) Two-point pinch. (d) Three-point pinch Pinch Strength In order to measure the pinch strength,…

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Fig. 3.1 The interplay between the extrinsic and intrinsic tendons creates a “tenodesis effect.” Extension of the wrist will cause the fingers to flex (a), and flexion of the wrist…

Fig. 9.1 Dorsoradial portal: radial to the APL tendon. Dorsoulnar portal: ulnar to the EPB tendon Tower traction of about 10 lb is applied with the thumb secured by finger…

Sport Boccia Goalball Sitting volleyball Wheelchair basketball Wheelchair rugby Impairment Cerebral palsy Visually impaired Multiple SCI, amputee SCI For the purposes of fair competition, athletes need to be assessed for…