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British Journal of Sports Medicine 2004;38:e34; doi:10.1136/bjsm.2004.011783
Copyright © 2004 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd & British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine.

CASE REPORT

Unusual cause of wrist pain in a golfer

A J McHardy and H P Pollard

Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia

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Correspondence to:
Dr Pollard
Macquarie University, c/o PO Box 448, Cronulla, NSW 2230, Australia; hpollard{at}optushome.com.au

ABSTRACT

Wrist injury is common in golfers and normally occurs at the impact of the club with the ball. The unusual case is reported of a low handicap golfer with wrist pain aggravated by the putting stroke. The condition was resolved with treatment. The likely mechanism for the injury is discussed.

Keywords: golf; injury; wrist; technique


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