Key Takeaways: The anatomical snuffbox is located at the base of the thumb, right on top of the scaphoid carpal bone. Pain or tenderness at the anatomical snuffbox may indicate a scaphoid fracture. Scaphoid fractures may require a splint, a cast, or surgery depending on the severity. What is the Anatomical Snuffbox? The anatomical snuffbox… Read more »
Research led by Xavier Grapton (2013) and colleagues examined gymnastics injury information induced by tumbling, trampoline usage, and acrobatic gymnastics. Over a 5 year period, researchers looked at 357 traumatic events in acrobats and gymnastics injuries were identified based on the location of the gymnastics injury, the type of tissue injured, and causation. Researchers found that gymnastic injuries related… Read more »
At some point in time, many people suffer from a broken wrist. Children and the elderly are at higher risk for this common injury. Follow along for more important information about symptoms and treatment options for a broken wrist. There are eight small bones that make up your wrist called carpal bones. And there are… Read more »
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