Sports and performing arts medicine: 1. Upper extremity injuries.

OBJECTIVE: This self-directed learning module highlights upper limb sports and performing arts injuries. It is part of the study guide on sports and performing arts medicine in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Using a case vignette format, this article specifically focuses on shoulder, elbow and finger pain in athletes and wrist pain in musicians. The goal of this article is to enhance the learner's understanding on how to approach common upper limb pain conditions and injuries in these populations.