Bilateral distal radius and ulnar fractures in adolescent weight lifters
- 1 November 1982
- journal article
- case report
- Published by SAGE Publications in The American Journal of Sports Medicine
- Vol. 10 (6) , 375-379
- https://doi.org/10.1177/036354658201000612
Abstract
Two cases of bilateral radius and ulnar fractures in adolescent weight lifters are described. The fractures healed without complications. However, the authors stress that these injuries can be prevented if coaches, trainers, and sports medicine physicians are aware of their occurrence and undertake necessary preventative measures. Adequate supervision with spotters at the end of each bar, appropriate foot wear, and, above all, the maximum level of concentration are key factors in preventing these injuries.Keywords
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