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Br J Sports Med 1997;31:256-257 doi:10.1136/bjsm.31.3.256
  • Research Article

Stress fracture of the scaphoid combined with the distal radial epiphysiolysis.

  1. H Inagaki,
  2. G Inoue
  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai Hospital, Japan.

      Abstract

      A stress fracture of the scaphoid combined with distal radial epiphysiolysis occurred in a 16 year old badminton player. Repeated shearing and torsional forces by excessive wrist movement from hitting a shuttle probably cause stress injuries in both the scaphoid and the distal radius.

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