The following electronic only articles are published in conjunction with this issue of BJSM (see also pages 724, 742, and 757).

Unusual cause of wrist pain in a golfer

A J McHardy, H P Pollard

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.

(Br J Sports Med 2004;38:e34) http://bjsm.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/38/5/e34

Half pipe snowboarding: an (un)forgettable experience or an increasing risk for head injury?

G P Rajan, R Zellweger

The case is presented of a professional half pipe snowboarder with a large post-traumatic subdural haematoma, which allowed close to normal functioning and socialisation. It is an example of a potentially life threatening sports injury in an increasingly commercialised and popular winter sport. It highlights that a knowledge of injury patterns and a high level of suspicion should be maintained in the treatment of snowboarding injuries.

(Br J Sports Med 2004;38:e35) http://bjsm.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/38/5/e35

Pulmonary oedema precipitated by cold water swimming

R Biswas, P K Shibu, C M James

The case is reported of a physically fit man, who, while training for a triathlon, developed pulmonary oedema secondary to swimming in cold water. Pulmonary oedema is usually caused by a combination of exercise and cold water, resulting in an increase in cardiac preload and after load, which causes an increase in pulmonary capillary pressure. Most cases improve spontaneously and quickly with no recurrence of symptoms.

(Br J Sports Med 2004;38:e36) http://bjsm.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/38/5/e36