Ultrasound evaluation of stress injuries and physiological adaptations in the fingers of adolescent competitive rock climbers

ConclusionCompetitive rock climbing results in physiological adaptations in the fingers, an example being significant soft-tissue hypertrophy of the flexor. US demonstrated several non-physiological changes in response to repetitive stress in half of the climbers. MRI showed additional stress injuries to the growth plate, joints and bone.
Source: Pediatric Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research