Sports Medicine Update

Letter from the President: Our Society, Our Story

By Christopher C. Kaeding, MD

President Christopher Kaeding, MD, shares what inspires his career, how he connects with colleagues across the country, and how AOSSM has supported his journey.

• • From the President

The Cutting Edge: A Deeper Look at Skate Blade Lacerations in Hockey

By Jerome C. Murray, MD, Caitlin C. Chambers, MD

Skate blade lacerations are a serious concern in ice hockey, driven by the sport's high speed and physical contact. Learn about these injuries and notable cases to enhance prevention and treatment strategies.

• • Physicians' Corner
  • Industry Insights

Safe Slopes: Preventing Winter Sports Injuries

By Tyler J. Uppstrom, MD, Christopher J. Hawryluk, MBS, Peter J. Millett, MD, MSc

From wrist fractures in snowboarders to ACL tears in skiers, understanding the most common injuries in winter sports is crucial for athletes of all ages. Explore common injury data and prevention strategies to help your patients stay safe on the slopes.

• • Industry Insights

Using AI to Leverage Your Practice

By Jack Towney-Kozak, MD, Catherine A. Logan MD, MBA, MSPT, Katherine Coyner MD, MBA, Brian Lau, MD

How can AI benefit your daily practice? Read up on ways sports medicine practitioners are using AI in this article from the AOSSM Early Career Engagement Committee.

• • Industry Insights
  • Early Career Engagement

Driving Innovation in Sports Medicine: AOSSM Research Program Year in Review

By C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Lynette L. Craft, PhD

See how the AOSSM research program is driving scientific discovery through grants and awards totaling more than $500,000 in 2024!

• • Research

End of an Era: Thank You to Bruce Reider, MD

We celebrate Bruce Reider, MD, as he steps down from his role as Executive Editor-in-Chief for AOSSM and Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Sports Medicine.

• • Society News

ABOS: 90 Years of History

By Frederick M. Azar, MD

For 90 years, ABOS has upheld high standards of education and training for orthopaedic surgeons. Learn more about advances from our valued partner.

• • Industry Insights