| HAND AND WRIST |
| There are numerous injuries that can be suffered by the wrist and hand. Fractures of the fingers are particularly common in rugby players, particularly in locks.
Wrist:
Injuries to this area include sprains and strains of the wrist, nerve compression in the wrist, dislocation of the wrist and fractures of the wrist.
Hand:
Injuries to this area include contusions and pressure injuries to the hand; and sprains, dislocations and fractures of the hand as well as the phalanges (fingers) of the hand.
Fractures of the finger are particularly common. This injury occurs when one of the bones of the finger is fractured due to an external crushing, twisting force or direct trauma. Symptoms include pain, swelling and bruising.
Participation is usually not affected too seriously. Usually a splint is applied to provide protection and immobilisation. In certain instances surgery may be required.
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