A new UTHealth Houston study focused on finding the best surgical technique for reconstruction of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ), where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade, has the potential to enhance recovery and long-term shoulder health for young athletes.
Tag: Sports Medicine
HSS Appoints Daphne A. Scott, MD, Chief of Primary Sports Medicine
HSS Appoints Daphne A. Scott, MD, Chief of Primary Sports Medicine
The Medical Minute: Return to play after injury — What athletes and families should know
They aren’t pros ― yet. But they’re even more vulnerable to injury. Four Penn State Health experts discuss common sports injuries among child athletes and what you can do to prevent them.
UCLA Health opens same-day orthopedic clinic to meet the needs of the community
UCLA Health has opened a dedicated walk-in orthopedic clinic where adults and children with unexpected, acute orthopedic injuries such as fractures, pulled muscles and sprains can go for specialized care without the wait times often associated with emergency room or urgent care visits.
New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Makes A Comeback After Season Ending Achilles Injury With The Jets Last Year
Achilles tear surgery and comeback
Mount Sinai to Serve as Official Hospital and Medical Services Provider of the US Open for 12th Year
Mount Sinai is celebrating its 12th year as the official hospital and medical services provider of the US Open Tennis Championships, which begins with Fan Week August 19-25 and continues with the Main Draw August 26-September 8. It is also Mount Sinai’s 10th year in this capacity for the U.S. Teams for the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup events.
Walsh University Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Sports Medicine
Walsh University has signed a major multi-year agreement with Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Sports Medicine, strengthening a strong collaboration to enhance the health and wellness of its student scholar athletes.
Kent State and Cleveland Clinic Enter Multiyear Partnership to Support Student-Athlete Health and Wellness
Kent State University and Cleveland Clinic have announced a multiyear partnership in which Cleveland Clinic becomes the official healthcare provider for Kent State Athletics.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Elementary Age Children Experience More Concussions During Activities Unrelated to Sports
Researchers found that young children between the ages of 5 and 12 were more likely to experience a concussion from recreation and other non-sport activities, yet those injuries were not seen by specialists until days later compared with sports-related concussions in the same age group.
NFL chooses Case Western Reserve University medical student for immersive experience with Cleveland Browns, University Hospitals to increase diversity in sports medicine
Rachel Gardenhire, a third-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University, has been selected to take part in the 2024 NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative, which aims to inspire medical students from various backgrounds to consider pursuing careers in sports medicine.
Healthcare tip sheet: Topics for June & July – Ochsner Health experts available
As you plan for upcoming healthcare coverage in June and July, Ochsner Health has medical experts on standby to the discuss the timely and relevant topics listed below. June: Early signs of dementia you need to know– Dementia is not…
Loyola Medicine Launches Pioneering Women’s Sports Medicine Program
MAYWOOD, IL – Loyola Medicine proudly announces the launch of its Women’s Sports Medicine (WSM) program, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated exclusively to the health care needs of female athletes. This landmark program stands as the first of its kind in the Chicagoland area, offering a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to sports medicine for women and girls.
Media Alert: National Athletic Trainers’ Association, American College of Sports Medicine to Release Joint Statement Addressing Labor Crisis in Collegiate Athletic Trainer Workforce
Organizations Will Unveil New Statement at National Virtual Media Briefing to Ensure Best Practices in Place for Student Athletes Current Labor Crisis Led to Development of Solutions and Action Plan Wednesday, May 8, 1:00-2:00 PM ET What: The National Athletic…
Scientific Paper of the Year Awards Announced by ACSM
The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) announced the 2023 Paper of the Year for each of its six highly acclaimed journals. The annual awards recognize the demonstrated scientific and scholarly significance and impact of an article published during the previous year.
CHOP Researchers Find Branched Chain Amino Acid Supplementation May Aid in Concussion Recovery
In the first clinical trial of a targeted pharmacologic therapeutic for mild traumatic brain injury in pediatric patients, scientists have found preliminary evidence that adolescents and young adults with concussion who take a specific formulation of branched chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements after injury experience faster symptom reduction and return to physical activity.
James Voos, MD, Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at University Hospitals and Head Team Physician for the Cleveland Browns, Elected NFL Physicians Society President
James Voos, MD, Head Team Physician for the Cleveland Browns and the Jack & Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at University Hospitals (UH), was unanimously elected President of the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) at the group’s annual meeting Thursday.
Study Finds Adolescents with Concussion May Benefit from More Activity Earlier
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, activity type matters.
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Centers Ranked Among the Best in the United States by Newsweek
Top rankings include Mount Sinai Morningside and The Mount Sinai Hospital, with stroke rehabilitation a standout program
Wake Forest Athletics Announces Enhanced Partnership with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest University School of Medicine
The top priority for everyone in Wake Forest Athletics is safety and through an innovative and enhanced partnership with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest University School of Medicine, health care for all 400-plus Demon Deacons student-athletes will be enhanced through a multitude of ways, including on-campus care from trained physicians.
UTHealth Houston student shares key takeaways from clinical rotation with Houston Texans
After a rare view inside the world of professional sports and orthopedic medicine through a clinical rotation with the Houston Texans this summer, Analisa Narro, a fourth-year student with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, brought back key lessons from the enriching experience.
Orthopedic Physicians Treat Patients of Different Genders Consistently, According to Mount Sinai Study
We were curious if we presented the same case, a meniscus injury and an athlete to male and female physicians, and we named the patient Sam, specifically, to be gender neutral, we had three different instances. We sent the instance…
Starting young girls out on some form of strength and resistance training would help prevent common sports injuries, says Director of Player Medical Services of the U.S. Open
Female athletes are not typically focusing, from a young age, on any weight, strength, and resistance training, whereas male athletes tend to lift weights their whole lives. And why is that? It’s just something that is just ingrained in us…
The Wrong Stringing of a Racket Can Cause Arm Pain, Says Chief Medical Officer of the U.S. Open
There’s really a whole science behind the stringing that’s done for the rackets in terms of the type of string that you use, the type of pattern, the type of tension. And so if you are getting pain anywhere in…
Biomechanics Study Aims to Help Prevent Youth Sports Injuries
Many studies have aimed to better understand the kinds of injuries that occur during youth sports. But there’s been relatively little research to address the most pressing issue: How can these injuries be prevented?
Medical experts available: Backpack safety, Child Eye Health & Safety Month, preventing injuries in young athletes, and National Breastfeeding Month
As you plan your health coverage for this week and next, Ochsner Health has medical experts on standby to discuss backpack safety as kids head back to school, Child Eye Health & Safety Month, preventing injuries in young athletes, and…
USA Women’s National Team Pursues Third Consecutive Championship in World Cup, Despite Some Players Sitting Out With Injuries, Experts Available To Discuss Why Women Are More Prone To ACL Injuries Especially In Soccer
Hackensack Meridian Health orthopedic experts available to discuss ACL injuries, prevention, recovery and new procedures to treat the injury that is common in female athletes including in this World Cup
New Sports Medicine Procedure Heals Runner’s Heel
UC San Diego Health offers new minimally invasive sports medicine treatment to repair tendon overuse injuries.
CHOP Researchers Comprehensively Assess the Safety of Using Your Head in Youth Soccer
Repeatedly heading a soccer ball has been previously associated with negative long-term brain health for professional players. However, a new study found that a small number of repeated soccer headers equivalent to a throw-in did not cause immediate neurophysiological deficits for teens, suggesting that limited soccer heading exposure in youth sports may not result in irreversible harm if players are properly trained.
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center Holds Grand Opening Events for Phase 2 Expansion June 9 and 10
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center is celebrating the grand opening of its Phase 2 expansion with a program and tours for lead project donors on Friday, June 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. and for the community on Saturday, June 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. UH Ahuja Phase 2 will be in full operation for patient services later in June, with the new, expanded Emergency Department opening June 5 and additional services opening June 27. The $236 million project is expected to bring more than 500 new jobs to the community. The medical center’s footprint has almost doubled in size with the addition of a 222,000 sq. ft., three-story hospital pavilion addition and 76,200 sq. ft. UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute.
UWF breaks ground on Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center
UWF celebrates with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center, a $6 million facility dedicated to providing quality care to all student-athletes.
Injury Prevention Tips from UC San Diego Health Experts during National Basketball Tournament
While many are tuning in to watch the NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball tournament this weekend, cheering on their favorite team to win, accepting an unexpected loss or even inspired to hit the basketball court themselves, experts from UC San…
Dr. Bill Roberts Named ACSM Chief Medical Officer
The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) has named William Roberts, M.D., FACSM, as the organization’s new chief medical officer. The move was announced by ACSM Chief Executive Officer Kristin Belleson. “Bill is an excellent choice for this critical role and was selected from a deep and impressive pool of candidates,” Belleson said.
Running the Race: Sports Medicine Expert Available to Discuss Thanksgiving 5Ks
Are you training for your community’s Turkey Trot? Is this your first race? Colby Genrich, M.D., family medicine physician and sports medicine specialist at Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso, can speak on how to prepare and train for those…
2D and 3D MRIs provide reliable measurements for planning ACL surgery, UTSW study shows
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can reliably establish measurements for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) “footprints” that are critical to the placement of grafts for reconstruction surgery
Saliva, Genomic Analysis Used to Identify Promising Biomarkers for Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms in Children
In a study published in Frontiers in Public Health, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have demonstrated a method by which increased risk of persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS) in children with concussion can be identified. This could allow families and their care teams to better assess recovery time of children with concussion.
New York Tech’s Center for Esports Medicine Announces Research Collaboration with GE Healthcare
New York Institute of Technology’s Center for Esports Medicine announces a research collaboration with GE Healthcare that seeks to analyze the lean body mass of competitive esport athletes and help establish the sport’s first body composition benchmarks.
Transformational Support from Michael and Grace Drusinsky will Benefit Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Care at University Hospitals
Announcement of transformational support from Cleveland community leaders Michael and Grace Drusinsky will benefit advanced orthopedic and sports medicine care at University Hospitals. In recognition, the system has renamed its nationally recognized sports medicine program in their honor: UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute.
Sports Medicine Physician Available to Comment on Concussion Following Tua Tagovailoa’s Injury
Following last night’s concussion of Miami Dolphins football star Tua Tagovailoa, one sports medicine physician is reminding sports fans and athletes alike about the dangers of head injuries. “Watching the frightening moment when Tua Tagovailoa was violently tackled and landed…
Chief medical officer of US Open available re: Serena’s retirement, player longevity & how elite players can ensure physical/emotional/mental fitness
With Serena Williams’ upcoming retirement from tennis following the US Open, the Chief Medical Officer of the US Open, Dr. Alexis Colvin – who is also an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Mount Sinai Health System – is available for…
Regular physical activity linked to lower risk of COVID-19 infection and severity
Regular physical activity is linked to a lower risk of COVID-19 infection and severity, including hospital admission and death, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
The American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting Summary
The successful American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting drew nearly 2,700 participants to Colorado Springs on July 14-17. Surgeons, physicians and other sports medicine specialists gathered from across the country for top-tier education and networking opportunities.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine is proud to announce its 2022-2023 Board of Directors. The Board was installed at the AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting held July 13-17 in Colorado Springs.
ACL Repair Patients Have Better Outcomes than Patients Who Undergo ACL Reconstruction
A comparison of matched patient cases involving ACL repair with ACL reconstruction found that patients who undergo ACL repair have better outcomes than those who have ACL reconstruction, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting.
Remplissage Reduces the Risk of Postoperative Recurrent Instability Versus Bankart Repair Alone in Medium-term Follow-up
Patients undergoing a Bankart repair with remplissage have a better rate of survival than those with an isolated Bankart repair, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting.
Buccally Absorbed Cannabidiol is Safe and Effective for Pain Management After Rotator Cuff Surgery
Cannabidiol is effective in improving immediate post-operative pain following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting.
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With and Without Acromioplasty in the Treatment of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: Long Term Follow-Up of a Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial
Long-term follow-up of patients with shoulder pain who received rotator cuff repair with or without acromioplasty found little difference between the two groups of patients 11 years after surgery, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting.
Young Hip Surgery Patients Can Avoid Repeat Surgeries with Better Prediction Methods
Young patients undergoing hip surgery who have a shallower hip bone socket are at risk for a repeat operation, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting.
The Natural History of Nonoperative Treatment of Posterior Instability in a High Demand Population
Nearly half of the patients who underwent six months of nonoperative management for isolated posterior glenohumeral instability required an arthroscopic stabilization procedure, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting.
The Effect of Prescribing Patterns on Utilization of Opioid Medication in ACL Reconstruction: A Randomized, Prospective Trial
Prescribing smaller quantities of opioid medication appears to be as effective in controlling postoperative pain after knee surgery as higher quantities and may help to limit the number of opioids prescribed and possible diversion of unused prescription opioid medication, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting.
Early in their careers, sports medicine surgeons perform many non-sports medicine procedures
As they get started in their careers, orthopaedic surgeons with subspecialty training in sports medicine spend much of their time performing other types of orthopaedic procedures, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.