6/17/2008
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Names the AOSSM as a Science Partner
AOSSM joins six other prestigious organizations as Science Partner
The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) are proud to announce that AOSSM will serve as a Science Partner to the PCPFS. The six other organizations already serving as Science Partners include the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, American College of Sports Medicine, American Physical Therapy Association, National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
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3/8/2008
Controversial Shoulder Surgery for First-time Dislocation Proven Effective Long-Term
Arthroscopic Surgery Successful in Active Patients For Over a Decade
Young, athletic, first-time shoulder dislocation patients benefit from arthroscopic surgery long term, according to a study released today at the 2008 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Specialty Day at The Moscone Center. The study found that for highly active patients, surgery, rather than conservative methods, yielded excellent results.
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3/8/2008
Comeback to Pre-Injury Level After Elbow or Shoulder Surgery Disappointing for Pro Baseball Players
New research found only 45 percent of players return to same or higher level of play
Only 45 percent of baseball players were able to return to the game at the same or higher level after shoulder or elbow surgery, according to new research released today during the 2008 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Specialty Day at The Moscone Center.
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3/8/2008
Emergency On-Field Neck Injury Treatment No Different For Children than Adults
New research shows “all or nothing” policy in adult field guidelines also appropriate for 8-14 year olds
New guidelines for on-field treatment and emergency transport of young athletes with suspected neck injuries should recommend keeping both helmet and shoulder pads on for initial stabilization and transport, followed by removal of both, once the patient is in a controlled setting, according to new research released today at the 2008 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Specialty Day at The Moscone Center.
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3/5/2008
New Multidisciplinary Sports Medicine Journal Selects Top Professionals as Editors
Top professionals from orthopaedics, athletic training, physical therapy and primary care medical fields selected to serve as founding editors of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
The Board of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Medical Publishing Group is proud to announce the selections of Edward M. Wojtys, MD (Editor-in-Chief), George J. Davies, DPT, ATC, CSCS (Associate Editor – Physical Therapy Section), Matthew Gammons, MD (Associate Editor-Primary Care Section), and Riann Palmeri-Smith, PhD, ATC (Associate Editor – Athletic Training Section) as the founding editors of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach.
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7/15/2007
Throwing Motion in Young Baseball Players Helps Protect Shoulder
Long-term study finds adaptive changes in shoulder; overuse still a concern
Adaptive changes occur in the arm bone and soft tissue of the shoulders of young athletes participating in youth baseball and help protect them against injury, according to new research released today at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the Telus Convention Center (July 12-15).
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7/15/2007
Athletic Hernia Repair Technique Coupled with Innovative Rehabilitation Prog. Speeds Return to Play
Hockey, soccer, and football players could benefit most from new program
Surgical repair of athletic hernia using tension-free mesh and a standardized rehabilitation protocol are successful in returning athletes to competition, according to new research released today at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the Telus Convention Center (July 12-15).
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7/14/2007
Women and Arthritis Sufferers Have Poorer Short-term Recovery from Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
New research identifies different factors for optimal short- versus long-term recovery
The factors associated with poor short-term recovery from knee surgery appear to be different than those found to mar long-term outcome from the same surgery, according to new research released today at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the Telus Convention Center (July 12-15).
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7/14/2007
Tennis Elbow Procedure Demonstrates Long-term Success
Arthroscopic short-term success maintained in long-term follow-up
Arthroscopic treatment of tennis elbow has shown to be successful at long-term follow-up, according to new research released today at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the Telus Convention Center (July 12-15).
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7/12/2007
Neoprene Sleeve Equal to Knee Brace During Recovery from ACL Surgery
For most patients, wearing a hard knee brace is not necessary for return to sport
Users of functional knee braces and neoprene sleeves have similar recoveries from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, according to new research presented today at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the Telus Convention Center (July 12-15).
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7/12/2007
Groin Injuries Averted by Preseason Injury Prevention Program
Study of pro soccer players finds significant injury reduction rate using simple 20-minute warm-up
Professional soccer players who participated in a special preseason groin injury prevention program had fewer groin injuries during that subsequent season than those who were not in the program, according to new research released today at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the Telus Convention Center (July 12-15).
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7/6/2007
Chicago White Sox, Bulls Team Doctor Bernard R. Bach Jr., M.D. to be Installed as President
Bernard R. Bach Jr., M.D., a team physician for the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls, will be installed as the 36th president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) on Saturday, July 14, 2007, during the Society's Annual Meeting in Calgary, Alberta, Canada (July 12-15).
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9/5/2006
Sports Medicine Physicians Warn of Overuse Injuries In Young Athletes
Sports doctors recommend adherence to established guidelines for prevention of injury to developing players.
Orthopaedic sports medicine specialists report an increase in the number of overuse injuries they are treating in young athletes, especially those in throwing sports such as baseball, softball, and football.
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7/2/2006
Young Men and Women Have Different Risk Factors for Ankle Injury
Injury prevention may require different training for men and women
Risk factors for a first ankle injury are different for young men than for young women, according to new research released today at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the HERSHEY Lodge and Convention Center.
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7/2/2006
Ankles Can Be Strengthened to Resist Sprain
Simple exercise on a foam pad can reduce the risk of sprain in large athletes
Sprained ankles can be avoided by those at high risk through a weekly balance training program, according to new research released today at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the HERSHEY Lodge and Convention Center.
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7/2/2006
High School Football Players Sustain Nearly Same Head Impact Forces as Collegiate Players
Research using specially-designed monitoring helmets measures force of impact
High school football players are sustaining almost the same level of head impacts as college players, according to new research released today at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the HERSHEY Lodge and Convention Center.
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7/1/2006
Georgia Surgeon Champ L. Baker, Jr., MD Installed as President of AOSSM
Champ L. Baker Jr., MD was installed as the 35th president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) in a ceremony today at the Society's 2006 Annual Meeting held in Hershey, Pa. (June 29 - July 2).
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7/1/2006
Common Surgical Approach to Shoulder Injury Substantiated
Tendon Strain Was Returned To Close To Normal After Surgical Repair
Tendon strain associated with painful shoulder injuries can be returned to near normal, according to new basic science research released today at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the HERSHEY Lodge and Convention Center.
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5/15/2006
Football ACL Injuries About Equal On Grass Versus AstroTurf (TM)
The number of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries suffered by football players on natural grass or on AstroTurf(TM) is about equal, but more research is needed on ACL injury prevalence on newer playing surfaces, according to a presentation given today during a meeting of NFL and NCAA team physicians and athletic trainers in Hollywood, Fla.
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5/11/2006
Injury Rate During Preseason Practice Three Times Higher Than During Competition in College Football
Off-season practice injury rates are higher in college football players than during actual competition, according to a presentation given today during a meeting of NFL and NCAA team physicians and athletic trainers in Hollywood, Fla.
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5/11/2006
The Bionic Football Helmet: Measuring Heart Rate, Body Temperature, and Force of Impact
Football helmets that measure the force with which a player is hit, as well as read vital signs such as his body temperature and heart rate, may someday become standard equipment for football players, says Tony Egues, Head Equipment Manager for the Miami Dolphins professional football team.
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5/11/2006
Screening for Sickle Cell, Immediate Icing for Heatstroke May Prevent Sudden Death on Football Field
A simple screening test for sickle cell trait and immediately icing a player with heatstroke are two inexpensive ways shown to prevent football players from collapsing and dying on the field, according to a presentation given today at a conference on football injuries and related health issues.
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5/11/2006
Preparticipation Screening Key to Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes
Preparticipation screening to determine an athlete’s health status may not be adequate in preventing sudden cardiac death especially for players who have an inherited cardiac disease, according to a presentation given today during a meeting of NFL and NCAA team physicians and athletic trainers in Hollywood, Fla.
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4/18/2006
NFL Team Physicians, Trainers to Host Conference on Football Injury Prevention and Conditioning
Baseball season has hardly begun but sports medicine specialists are already talking about gridiron injuries and football players' health.
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3/25/2006
Muscle Conditioning May Be Key to Preventing Golf Injuries
To optimize performance as well as prevent injury, golfers need to strengthen the entire chain of muscles used during the swing, according to an update on golf injuries and treatment presented at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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3/25/2006
Minimally Invasive Surgery Successfully Treats Hip Ailment Common to Athletes
Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery has been found to be as effective as the more invasive conventional surgery for a hip ailment common to athletes, according to new research released at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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3/25/2006
Hip Tissue Can Be Successfully Repaired
Arthroscopic hip repair may allow the restoration of proper hip function, while offering more benefits than the more commonly used procedure that trims away damaged tissue without repair, according to new research released at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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3/25/2006
A Perfect Golf Swing May Be Hazardous
A technically perfect golf swing puts a player’s arms in a potentially harmful position on every swing, according to an update on golf injuries and treatment presented at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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3/25/2006
Some Pain Medicines May Inhibit Healing
Certain anti-inflammatory medications slow tendon healing when taken immediately following surgery in an animal model, according to new research released at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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