Number of injuries sustained in each anatomical location within the hand in training and competition in the GB boxing squad, 2005–2009
| Hand | Number of injuries | Total number of days lost | Days lost per injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extensor expansion tendon tear/rupture | 6 | 658 | 110 |
| Finger distal interphalangeal joint sprain | 2 | 18 | 9 |
| First metacarpal fracture/dislocation (Bennett’s) | 3 | 268 | 89 |
| Hand abrasion | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Hand contusion | 2 | 96 | 48 |
| Hand laceration | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Intrinsic muscle strain | 3 | 60 | 20 |
| Middle phalangeal fracture of fingers | 1 | 42 | 42 |
| Non-specific hand injury | 5 | 124 | 25 |
| Finger metacarpal fracture | 3 | 141 | 47 |
| Metacarpophalangeal sprain (excluding thumb) | 27 | 762 | 28 |
| Proximal phalangeal fracture of fingers | 3 | 126 | 42 |
| Ulnar collateral ligament sprain (skier’s thumb) | 11 | 358 | 33 |