Southhampton Goalkeeper Artur Boruc Breaks His Hand
On 12/2/13 Premier League club Southampton Goal Keeper Artur Boruc broke a bone in his hand at Chelsea. These fractures generally heal with 3-5 weeks splinting before beginning physical therapy. Soccer goalies are prone to hand and wrist injuries due to the requirements of their position. Hard falls to the ground while diving to block […]
Anthony Davis Breaks His Hand
New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis suffered a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand during the first quarter of the 12/2/2013 game against the Knicks. This break generally heals in three to four weeks, followed by physical therapy, misaligned fractures may require surgery.
Clippers J.J. Redick Injures His Hand
Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick broke a bone and tore a ligament in his right hand on 11/30/13 at Sacramento. Apparently his dominant thumb was broken, also tearing the ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpal phalangeal joint. He was injured when he hit the floor hard in the second quarter of the game versus […]