Open AccessStrength Measurement and Clinical Outcome after Pulley Ruptures in Climbers
Author(s) -
Volker Schöffl,
Frank Einwag,
W. Strecker,
Isabelle Schöffl
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/01.mss.0000210199.87328.6a
Subject(s) - pulley , medicine , climbing , physical examination , surgery , mechanical engineering , archaeology , engineering , history
Ruptures of the finger flexor pulleys are the most frequent injuries in rock climbers. Whereas multiple pulley injuries demand a surgical reconstruction, single ruptures are mainly treated conservatively. Nevertheless, the question of the clinical outcome or a persisting finger strength deficit after conservative therapy arises.