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Hand and Wrist Injuries in Mixed Martial Arts

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Hand and Wrist Injuries In Combat Sports

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The sport of mixed martial arts is a blend of many martial arts resulting in a combination of striking and grappling in a fighting contest. A clear set of rules direct the sport’s action. Techniques include strikes with the extremities, throws and takedowns, as well as joint manipulation and chokes. Its popularity is rapidly growing worldwide. Just as with any combat sport, injuries are inevitable. However, research into the sport is still in its infancy. Given its surging popularity, surgeons who treat the hand and wrist should have an understanding of the sport, its potential causes of injury, and the current research that exists.

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  1. Orthopedic Surgeon, Upper Extremity/Hand Subspecialization, Synergy Specialists Medical Group, San Diego, CA, USA

    M. Lucius Pomerantz

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  1. Rimini Hand Rehabilitation and Surgery Center, Rimini, Italy

    Riccardo Luchetti

  2. Humanitas San Pio X, Milan, Italy

    Loris Pegoli

  3. Flinders University South Australia, North Adelaide, SA, Australia

    Gregory I. Bain

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Pomerantz, M.L. (2018). Hand and Wrist Injuries in Mixed Martial Arts. In: Luchetti, R., Pegoli, L., Bain, G. (eds) Hand and Wrist Injuries In Combat Sports. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52902-8_7

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