Surgical Techniques for the Treatment of Acute Carpal Ligament Injuries in the Athlete.

The treatment of athletes with carpal ligament injuries provides many challenges. Our initial goals remain to make a timely and accurate diagnosis, provide treatment options, and create an environment for shared decision making. To optimize outcomes and facilitate return to play, early surgical intervention may be warranted. This article reviews common carpal ligament injury patterns in the athlete with a focus on both classic and newer surgical techniques.
Competing Interests: Disclosure J.D. Gire: Research support: Acumed, LLC. J. Yao: IP Royalties: Arthrex; Paid presenter or speaker: Arthrex, Trimed; Stock or Stock Options: McGinley Orthopedics, Elevate Braces, 3D Systems; Financial or material support: Saunders/Mosby-Elsevier, Springer; Publishing royalties: Saunders/Mosby-Elsevier, Springer; Editorial or governing board: Saunders/Mosby-Elsevier; Board or committee member: American Association for Hand Surgery; American Society for Surgery of the Hand; Arthroscopy Association of North America.
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