Management of a metacarpal oblique fracture in an elite cyclist.

Oxf Med Case Reports

Department of Physical Therapy, One University Place, Chester, PA, USA.

Published: May 2024

Metacarpal fractures are common in contact sports but are not often seen in elite cyclists. This case report depicts a 32-year-old elite cyclist injured when forced into a race course metal barricade. The diagnosis was an oblique fracture of the third metacarpal. This report chronicles the diagnosis, clinical signs and symptoms, and application of custom splinting to maximize athletic participation during the rehabilitation process.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11110849PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/omcr/omae044DOI Listing

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