Korean J Sports Med.  2017 Jun;35(1):5-9. 10.5763/kjsm.2017.35.1.5.

Golf-related Injury: Upper Extremity

• Seo KM

• KMID: 2382037
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5763/kjsm.2017.35.1.5

Abstract

Golf has become an increasingly popular sport worldwide. Although often perceived as a leisurely activity, golf can be a demanding sport, which can result in injury, usually from variety of reasons. While the majority of injuries in golf are attributable to overuse, acute traumatic injuries can also occur. As the body is directly linked to the golf club, the upper extremities are especially prone to injury. This article focuses on the upper extremity injuries in golf, including a discussion of the epidemiology, cause, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries occurring in shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.

Keyword

Golf; Injury; Golf-related injury; Overuse; Upper extremity

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Elbow
Epidemiology
Golf
Hand
Shoulder
Sports
Upper Extremity*
Wrist

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