Sports-Related Injuries

Commonly found among male athletes who participate in cutting and pivoting sports, such as soccer, football, basketball and hockey, groin injuries have been associated with a myriad of descriptions and causes of pain.

Plasma biomarkers shed light on concussion-related neuropathology in adolescents who played contact sports in Canada, supporting their use in pathophysiology, according to new research.

At the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, presidents from physician societies of major sports leagues collaborated to share best practices for research and care in orthopedic sports medicine.

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.

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.

In ACL treatment, ACL reconstruction has long been the gold standard. However, recent innovations and research regarding ACL repair have surgeons wondering if a changing of the guard could be on the horizon.

There are two questions here. The first is the term “implant” and the second is compelling data.

Any direct force to the head or a force that causes the brain to shift or rotate may damage brain cells and surrounding structures. The damage may be mild and not recognized by athletes, coaches or team physicians. It also can be moderate or severe with loss of consciousness.

Published results showed that marathon running may be associated with extrinsic foot muscle damage and changes to longitudinal foot arch height.

The FDA announced it has classified resorbable implants for ACL injuries as class II, which provides a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness and will enhance patients’ access to beneficial innovation, the agency said.