Sports Medicine

Since superior labrum lesions were first described in 1985 and the term “SLAP” lesion was coined in 1990, surgeons began to fixate on that region as a pain generator, especially in the overhead athlete population.

The long head of the biceps and its glenoid labral attachment, the biceps labral complex, constitute an integral part of the anatomy optimizing ball-and-socket kinematics and dynamic glenohumeral joint stability in shoulder function.

A 20-year-old woman presented with long-standing right groin pain that she first noticed during high school sports. She did not seek evaluation until beginning college athletics, when she noted increasing pain and functional limitations.

The AAP released updated recommendations for preventing injuries and fostering a safe environment in cheer, a sport that an estimated 3.5 million youth participate in in the United States.

Obesity is more than just a number on a scale; it is a complex, chronic disease characterized by an excess of body fat that negatively impacts various aspects of health.

First, it is mandatory to establish that, regardless of the type of extra-articular reconstruction chosen, it is important to routinely perform an extra-articular reconstruction in patients at risk for ACL reconstruction failure.

Despite having been around for decades, recent research has ignited a resurgence in the application of lateral-sided extra-articular procedures, such as a lateral extra-articular tenodesis and anterolateral ligament reconstruction.

CHICAGO — An hourlong session at NUTRITION spotlighted several studies that investigated different approaches to enhancing exercise performance by manipulating diet and nutrition.

No significant differences were found in clinical outcomes or recovery time in college athletes who returned to play following concussion compared with those immediately removed, according to research from Neurosurgical Focus.

Female athletes, especially those who participate in pivoting sports, are known to have a higher risk for ACL tears, along with contralateral ACL tears and subsequent revision ACL reconstructions.