Sports Medicine Update

Letter from the President: The Importance of Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

By Christopher C. Kaeding, MD

President Christopher Kaeding, MD highlights the importance of having the ABOS Subspecialty Certification, and how the AOSSM SSC Exam Prep Course offered at this year's Annual Meeting in Nashville can help.

• • From the President

Protecting Youth Baseball Arms: The Role of Education, Communication, and New Technology

By Matthew S. Fury, MD, Edward S. Chang, MD, Claire D. Eliasberg, MD

With effective education, improved communication, and the implementation of new technologies, players, parents, and health professionals can work together to keep arms healthy throughout the season.

Variation in State Policies on Sideline Medical Coverage of High School Athletic Events

By Marcus Allen, Aravind Athiviraham, MD, Matthew Matava, MD

Millions of high school student-athletes may not have immediate access to certified athletic trainers or other healthcare professionals following an injury. This study underscores the need for state-wide mandates to guarantee access to trained healthcare professionals at high school sporting events.

When Growth Plates Stay Open: A Twist on the Same Injury

By Henry Bone Ellis, MD

Pediatric sports injuries, particularly those requiring surgical intervention, are becoming increasingly common. As a result, it’s crucial for experienced pediatric sports surgeons to understand how to manage conditions in young athletes with open growth plates. Treating these injuries requires modified surgical techniques to minimize damage to the physis and support future growth.

Take Care of the Student Athlete in the Era of the Transfer Portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)

By Steven DeFroda, MD, Jeffton Pierre, MBS, Kevin Farmer, MD

Name, image, and likeness along with the transfer portal continue to be ever-changing in college athletics, especially with the recent uptick in athlete sponsorships, endorsement deals, and merchandise sales. Below, a discussion on exactly how these changes may affect the ability to provide the best care for these athletes.

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