Research
Burden and case mix of adolescent finger fractures and dislocations from selected ball and stick sports in US emergency departments
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The Brief
- A study examines adolescent finger fractures and dislocations from selected ball and stick sports.
- The research covers injuries treated in US emergency departments.
- It analyses the burden and case mix of these injuries.
Why it matters
It quantifies how often adolescents are injured in finger fractures and dislocations from ball and stick sports, which helps clinicians and sports safety planners understand where prevention and treatment resources are needed.
Who’s affected
- Adolescents playing ball and stick sports
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