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Title:

Radiographic changes in the hands and fingers of young, high-level climbers.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Schöffl, V; Hochholzer, T; Imhoff, A
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: In the past few years, competition climbing has grown in popularity, and younger people are being drawn to the sport. HYPOTHESIS: Although the radiographic changes in long-term climbers are known, there are little data available on young climbers. The question arises as to whether climbing at high levels at a young age leads to radiographic changes and possibly an early onset of osteoarthrosis in the finger joints. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. METHODS: Nineteen members of the...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Am J Sports Med
Year:
2004
Journal volume:
32
Journal issue:
7
Pages contribution:
1688-94
Language:
eng
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15494334
Print-ISSN:
0363-5465
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet Sportorthopädie (Prof. Imhoff)
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