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7/2/2009
Seven New Press Releases Posted
Members of the media and the public can now check out recent and past AOSSM press releases in the updated news room. Check it out to learn about the latest in sports medicine
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News Archives for: 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |

7/2/2009
James R. Andrews, Renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon Installed as AOSSM President
Internationally recognized, orthopaedic surgeon, James R. Andrews, MD, will be installed as the 38th president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) on Saturday, July 11, 2008, during the Society’s Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado (July 9th-12th).
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7/2/2009
Brown Takes Over Reins as Chair of AOSSM Medical Publishing Board of Trustees
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Douglas W. Brown, MD as chair of the AOSSM Medical Publishing Board of Trustees. Dr. Brown will take over the position during AOSSM’s Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado (July 9th-12th). He will replace retiring chair, David Sisk, MD.
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7/2/2009
ACL Repair Creator, William G. Clancy, Jr., MD Inducted into AOSSM Hall of Fame
William G. Clancy, Jr., MD, creator of the most common technique for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery, will be inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Hall of Fame during its Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado, July 9th-12th. This prestigious award is given annually to honor those who have made a significant contribution to the world of sports medicine.
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7/2/2009
Teacher and Profession Leader, William A. Grana, MD, MPH, Inducted into Sports Medicine Hall of Fame
Sports medicine leader, and current editor-in-chief of Orthopaedic Knowledge Online, William A. Grana, MD, MPH, will be inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame, Friday, July 11th during its Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado.
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7/2/2009
Internationally renowned Ortho Surgeon, Giancarlo Puddu, MD, Inducted into Sports Med. Hall of Fame
Giancarlo Puddu, MD, is one of five 2009 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Hall of Fame inductees. Chosen for his vast research and instruction on knee surgery, Dr. Puddu will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Friday, July 11th at the AOSSM Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado.
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7/2/2009
Olympics Physician, Per A.F.H. Renstrom, MD, PD, Inducted into Sports Medicine Hall of Fame
One of five 2009 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Hall of Fame inductees, Per A.F.H Renström, MD, PhD, will be inducted into the Society’s Hall of Fame on Friday, July 11th during its Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado.
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7/2/2009
AOSSM Presents Prestigious Research Awards at Annual Meeting
In order to recognize and encourage cutting-edge research in key areas of orthopaedic sports medicine, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) will present eight research awards and two grants during its Annual Meeting, July 9-12th in Keystone, Colorado. As a leader in orthopaedic sports medicine, AOSSM annually provides more than $150,000 to research initiatives and projects around the country. Highlights of this year’s award recipients include:
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7/1/2009
Sports Health - Study Stresses Importance of Exercise on Bone Health
Study Stresses Importance of Exercise on Bone Health - Jumping and Running Identified as Best Physical Activity for Bone Development
Exercise has many benefits from improving cardiovascular capacity to reducing weight, and now a new research review published in the July/August issue of Sports Health highlights that weight bearing exercises especially those that include higher levels of strain such as running or jumping, can be effective in enhancing bone health and preventing future diseases and injury such as osteoporosis and fractures.
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7/1/2009
Sports Health - Study Finds Skin Cancer Rates Higher Among Athletes
With skin cancer rates on the increase, most individuals know the importance of applying sunscreen regularly, but in a recent literature study published in the July/August issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, athletes may be even more at risk for developing the deadly disease.
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