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Radial growth plate injury in a female gymnast
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1991
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Lower Limb TraumaOrthopaedic SurgerySport InjurySoft Tissue InjuryKinesiologyBiomechanicsHealth SciencesMechanobiologyAnkle TraumaRehabilitationHand SurgeryTreatment ApproachStandard Gymnastic EquipmentHand TherapyPhysical TherapyRadial GrowthHand TraumaAthletic TrainingMedicineWrist Pain
Radial growth plate injury is a cause of wrist pain in female gymnasts. The mechanism of injury and its relationship to dowel grips, now standard gymnastic equipment, are considered. An athlete's response to a treatment approach emphasizing moderation and protection is described.