Wrist and hand injuries
Hockey players often suffer wrist and hand injuries from getting hit with a puck or stick or from falling on their hands. Sprains, fractures, and dislocations are all possible.
Hockey is a high-impact sport that can result in wrist and hand injuries, both acute and overuse.
To prevent wrist and hand injuries in hockey, players should wear proper protective gear, including gloves, wrist guards, and elbow pads. Players should also properly warm up before games and practices, and avoid overuse of the wrist and hand. If an injury does occur, players should seek medical attention promptly to prevent further damage.
Wrist sprains: A wrist sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments in the wrist joint. This injury can occur when the wrist is forcefully bent or twisted, such as when a player falls on an outstretched hand or takes a hard hit to the wrist.
Hand fractures: A hand fracture is a break in one of the bones in the hand, such as the metacarpals or phalanges. This injury can occur when a player takes a hard hit to the hand, such as from a stick or puck.
Tendinitis: Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon, which can occur from overuse. In hockey, tendinitis is commonly seen in the wrist and hand due to repetitive motions, such as shooting or stickhandling.
Carpal tunnel syndrome: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where the median nerve, which runs from the forearm to the hand, becomes compressed at the wrist. This can cause numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand. In hockey, this injury can occur from repetitive motions, such as gripping a stick or puck.
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