Stress Fracture of the Trapezoid in a Professional Tennis Player

Conclusion: This case highlights the relationship between trapezoid and second metacarpal stress fractures in athletes. A high index of suspicion for trapezoid stress fractures should be maintained and included in every differential diagnosis for athletes, especially racket sport players presenting with wrist pain. To avoid future injuries, clinicians should not only treat the fracture but also address the risk factors predisposing to this injury.PMID:38510218 | PMC:PMC10949045 | DOI:10.31486/toj.23.0067

Source: Ochsner Journal - March 21, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Jimmy C Daher Esther Tannoury Joey Daher Stephanie Chahwan Sahar Semaan Source Type: research