Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Mechanisms and Anatomic Distribution of Hand and Wrist Injuries in the Swedish Hockey League: A 3-Season Registry Study
By Daniel Muder MD, PhD and Mikael Swarén PhD.
Abstract
Background
Hand and wrist injuries are common in ice hockey and contribute substantially to time loss and performance limitations. However, prospective registry-based data from professional leagues remain limited.
Purpose
To describe the anatomic distribution, mechanisms, and severity of hand, wrist, and forearm injuries in professional ice hockey players across 3 elite seasons. Study Design: Descriptive epidemiology study.