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Hand and Finger Injuries in Rock Climbers

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  • © 2015

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Authors:
  1. Sébastien Gnecchi

    1. Marseille, France

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  2. François Moutet

    1. Grenoble, France

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  • Timely book related to climbing
  • Co-written by a hand surgeon and a coach
  • Detailed training, up-to-date techniques

Part of the book series: Sports and Traumatology (SPORTS)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introduction

    • Sébastien Gnecchi, François Moutet
    Pages 1-5

  3. The Anatomy of the Hand

    • Sébastien Gnecchi, François Moutet
    Pages 7-32

  4. Various Injuries

    • Sébastien Gnecchi, François Moutet
    Pages 33-71

  5. Surgical Techniques

    • Sébastien Gnecchi, François Moutet
    Pages 73-85

  6. Training and Back to Training

    • Sébastien Gnecchi, François Moutet
    Pages 87-180

  7. Assessment and Safety

    • Sébastien Gnecchi, François Moutet
    Pages 181-227

  8. Conclusion

    • Sébastien Gnecchi, François Moutet
    Pages 229-230

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 231-236
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About this book

The aim of this book is not only to help climbers and coaches gain a better understanding of medical consultations, but also to offer insights into practical treatment. As regards the medical field, the explanation of the different forces exerted on fingers during climbing allows better assessment of the causes of injuries and can help injured climbers adjust when they return to training. 

Despite their small size and fragility, fingers are essential in rock-climbing. The publication of this book was motivated by the numerous possible injuries and the required treatments, as well as the desire to connect medicine to this field. Combining scientific and medical research offers a new approach to training and practice. Indeed, promoting cooperation between specialists and coaches for the benefit of climbers can reduce the risk of lesions and improve training.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Marseille, France

    Sébastien Gnecchi

  • Grenoble, France

    François Moutet

About the authors

François Moutet is a Professor in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, head of the Hand and Burn Unit at the University Hospital of Grenoble (France). Past president of the French Society for Surgery of the Hand (GEM) 2012-2013. he authored more than 170 publications in Scientific Journals. He has been climbing since 1970 and he has been interested in climbers’ finger injuries for more than twenty five years. Sébastien Gnecchi is a sport teacher in Marseille. He was awarded with a Diploma of State in climbing and he has a Master in Sports Engineering and Ergonomics. He has been climbing since 1992. He has also been coaching athletes for boulder international competitions since 2000 and training the French Paraclimbing Team since 2012.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Hand and Finger Injuries in Rock Climbers

  • Authors: Sébastien Gnecchi, François Moutet

  • Series Title: Sports and Traumatology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16790-9

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-16789-3Published: 19 June 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-38477-1Published: 17 October 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-16790-9Published: 27 May 2015

  • Series ISSN: 2105-0759

  • Series E-ISSN: 2105-0538

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 236

  • Number of Illustrations: 20 b/w illustrations, 181 illustrations in colour

  • Additional Information: Original French edition published by Springer, Paris, 2010

  • Topics: Sports Medicine, Traumatic Surgery, Orthopedics, Anatomy, Diagnostic Radiology, Rehabilitation Medicine

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