Journal article
Vascular Changes of the Hand of a Collegiate Softball Catcher: A Case Report
JBJS case connector, Vol.11(1), pp.e20.00576-e20.00576
02/11/2021
DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00576
PMID: 33577188
Abstract
CASEA Division I collegiate softball catcher presented with discoloration, coolness, and swelling of her left index finger that worsened with sport participation. Upper extremity arteriogram revealed absent flow to the radial aspect of the finger and compromise of the ulnar digital artery distal to the proximal interphalangeal joint. After failing nonoperative management, she underwent periarterial sympathectomy with relief of symptoms. CONCLUSIONRepetitive trauma to a catcher's hand can result in vascular compromise. When nonoperative measures fail, surgical intervention may be successful. We describe successful treatment using sympathectomy. Surgeons should be able to diagnose this condition and understand treatment options.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Vascular Changes of the Hand of a Collegiate Softball Catcher: A Case Report
- Creators
- Sarah Schippers - University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsHaley SimmonsEricka Lawler
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- JBJS case connector, Vol.11(1), pp.e20.00576-e20.00576
- DOI
- 10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00576
- PMID
- 33577188
- ISSN
- 2160-3251
- eISSN
- 2160-3251
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 02/11/2021
- Academic Unit
- Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
- Record Identifier
- 9984303989102771
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