Case Study: The Athlete That Climbed Through Fracture.
This article is about avulsion fractures of the extensor tendons of the fingers. We cover imaging options, self-care and surgical...
SELF TEST: Can You Diagnose the 3 Most Common Wrist Pains with Climbing?
Here are the three most common scenarios common to climbers. Try to think through each as to what injury they might have, and if this might
Growth Plate Fractures Part 2
In Part 1, we learned the anatomy of the growth plate, a fibrous cartilage center from which bone grows in the adolescent. After learning...
Part 1: Series- Finger Joint Injuries and Extensor Tendon Ruptures/Sprains
The initial steps of management in finger injuries is highly important. Commonly the severity of injuries is ignored, decreasing the best...
Growth Plate Fractures Part 1
Above: A growth plate fracture in a young climber. This is a two part series on growth plates and young climbers. An uncommon injury,...
Diagnostic Ultrasound or MRI for Injuries?
Above: Imaging of the Shoulder with Diagnostic Ultrasound. A normal shoulder in a 30 year old woman. F- Fat. H- Humerus. D- Deltoid...