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Researchers call for consideration of pre-injury status in ACL reconstruction evaluations
Researchers call for consideration of pre-injury status in ACL reconstruction evaluations
Source: HealioInvestigators who studied outcomes following ACL reconstruction said they believe patients’ pre-injury status has been overlooked in determining postoperative results.
Factors affected variability in PF instability injuries among high school athletes
Factors affected variability in PF instability injuries among high school athletes
Source: HealioUnderstanding that patterns of patellofemoral instability injuries among high school athletes may vary by sport, sex and type of exposure, which investigators in this study found, may help with the formulation of new injury prevention strategies and to decrease the risk of further patellofemoral instability injuries.
Greater strength, endurance found in quadriceps after PCL tear vs ACL tear
Greater strength, endurance found in quadriceps after PCL tear vs ACL tear
Source: HealioCompared with ACL tears, the quadriceps muscle of the injured limb had greater strength and endurance after PCL tears, according to study results.
Treatment of shoulder instability helps return collegiate athletes to playing field
Treatment of shoulder instability helps return collegiate athletes to playing field
Source: Medical News TodayAthletes who suffer a shoulder instability injury may return to play more successfully after being treated arthroscopically compared to nonoperative treatment, say researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting.
Open modified Broström ankle reconstruction with internal brace augmentation: A novel approach
Open modified Broström ankle reconstruction with internal brace augmentation: A novel approach
Source: HealioChronic lateral ankle instability can cause debilitating ankle pain and dysfunction in athletes and active individuals. In the untreated patient, chronic lateral ankle instability can potentially lead to late sequelae, such as ankle arthritis and deformity.
Swiss researchers evaluate fetal progenitor tenocytes for repairing tendon injuries
Swiss researchers evaluate fetal progenitor tenocytes for repairing tendon injuries
Source: Medical XpressTendon injuries, especially those acquired while engaging in sports, are not easily healed due to the fibrous nature of tendon tissues which transmit forces from muscle to bone and protect surrounding tissues against tension and compression. Tendon injuries to wrists, knees, elbows and rotator cuffs, often from over use when playing golf or tennis, are increasingly common for both professional and amateur athletes ("weekend warriors") alike.
Shoulder dominance has no effect on function, quality of life after proximal humerus fracture
Shoulder dominance has no effect on function, quality of life after proximal humerus fracture
Source: HealioRecently published data indicated there was no significant difference with regard to shoulder dominance in the functional outcome and quality of life perception observed in proximal humeral fractures.
Make no bones about it: The female athlete triad can lead to problems with bone health
Make no bones about it: The female athlete triad can lead to problems with bone health
Source: Medical XpressParticipation in sports by women and girls has increased from 310,000 individuals in 1971 to 3.37 million in 2010. At the same time, sports-related injuries among female athletes have skyrocketed. According to a new study in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), women with symptoms known as the "female athlete triad" are at greater risk of bone stress injuries and fractures.
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for the Massive Rotator Cuff Tear
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for the Massive Rotator Cuff Tear
Source: ICJROrthopaedic surgeons have become increasingly interested in the use of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty to manage massive rotator cuff tears. This has been due to the success we have had with the procedure as the rate of complications decreased, thanks to the significant knowledge we have gained over the course of the past 10 years of using the reverse prosthesis.
Panel discusses epidemic of youth sports injuries, role of prevention programs
Panel discusses epidemic of youth sports injuries, role of prevention programs
Source: HealioAt Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2015, we convened a special Banyan Tree session to talk about injuries in youth athletes. This is a real problem that all orthopedic surgeons see on a regular basis — one that, I think, is still under-recognized. In this Orthopedics Today Round Table, we highlight the discussion, particularly as it relates to overhead sports, as well as how orthopedic surgeons can play a role in stemming the tide of injuries. We also talk about innovations to help with prevention and treatment, as well as the role of the STOP Sports Injuries and Pitch Smart programs.
