Pradip Ramamurti1, Seth Stake2, Safa C Fassihi2, Rajeev Pandarinath2, Teresa Doerre2. 1. George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2300 I St NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA. 2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, George Washington University, 2300 M St, Washington DC, 20037, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the effect of wrist fractures on performance metrics in Major League Baseball Players after they were hit by an errant pitch. METHODS: Players who sustained wrist fractures after being struck by a pitch were identified and changes in performance metrics were calculated. RESULTS: In both the short- and medium-term analysis, there were no significant differences in all pre- and post-injury offensive statistics following return to play. CONCLUSION: Wrist fractures sustained after being struck by an errant pitch do not significantly impact professional baseball player performance if the player is able to return to sport.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the effect of wrist fractures on performance metrics in Major League Baseball Players after they were hit by an errant pitch. METHODS: Players who sustained wrist fractures after being struck by a pitch were identified and changes in performance metrics were calculated. RESULTS: In both the short- and medium-term analysis, there were no significant differences in all pre- and post-injury offensive statistics following return to play. CONCLUSION: Wrist fractures sustained after being struck by an errant pitch do not significantly impact professional baseball player performance if the player is able to return to sport.
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