Citation

Kiely PD, Ashraff M, O'Grady P, Dawson MJ, O'Beirne JG. Injury 2003; 34(8): 561-563.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/S0020-1383(02)00050-5

PMID

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Abstract

Hurling is a contact sport, associated with significant morbidity. We have identified specific hand injuries sustained by participants and quantified the functional and financial implications of these injuries. Over a 3-month period, all hand injuries seen in the fracture clinic of our regional trauma unit were studied prospectively. Of the 123 consecutive injuries, 41 (33%) were sustained during hurling matches. Metacarpal (47%) and proximal phalangeal (37%) fractures were the most frequent. Eight hurlers (20%) required surgical intervention. Only four (10%) of the injured players were wearing hand protection. The mean cost of injury to the player was 615. We suggest the introduction of the mandatory use of hand protection for hurling. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

Language: en