Sports Medicine

It has long been argued that the efforts and financial value of amateur athletes, particularly collegiate athletes, surpass the benefits of receiving a college scholarship.

Since the passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, participation of women in sports has steadily increased.

The incidence of pediatric knee injuries has been increasing in the last several years due to increased sports participation; in particular, the ACL is the most commonly injured knee ligament.

Approximately 70% of children and teens drop out of organized sports by age 13 years, the AAP highlighted in a new clinical report published in Pediatrics.

Healio highlights some of the most newsworthy research, topics and advancements in orthopedic sports medicine in 2023.

Hip arthroscopy for treatment of labral tears is common in hip preservation or sports medicine practices.

The Care of the Athletic Heart Conference at Heart House in Washington, D.C., catered to clinicians responsible for providing cardiovascular care to athletes, including those at the elite level and exercise enthusiasts.

Resumption of elite-level sports after recovery from COVID-19 is “safe and feasible,” according to a prospective study of Dutch athletes.

When Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills went into sudden cardiac arrest Jan. 2, 2023, during a “Monday Night Football” game, we were all reminded of the importance of a plan.

Among a cohort of adult males who played sports, participation in football was associated with higher odds of self-reported parkinsonism or Parkinson’s disease, with length of play and level of play associated with higher odds of both.