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Sports Medicine Update: All Articles

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Letter from the President: A F.A.S.T. Year

By Christopher C. Kaeding, MD

Learn more about your new President’s guiding principles for the 2024-2025 year.

ACL Repair vs Reconstruction: Is Less More?

By Jonathan Cheah, MD, R. Judd Robins, MD

ACL reconstruction using tissue grafts has become the gold standard for patients looking for a return to play at a higher functional level. But has new technology overcome past failures with ACL repair? This review examines new advances including biological augmentation.

AR in the OR: Applications for Orthopaedics

By The AOSSM Technology Committee

Advances in Augmented Reality (AR) are driving innovation in healthcare across the globe. Dive deeper into two applications for the orthopaedic operating room.

The Fallacy of Falling Behind: The Realities of Early Sports Specialization

By Joseph H. Guettler, MD, Alexandria Chrumka, MD

Early sports specialization (ESS) offers both advantages and risks that can impact the present and future of young athletes. Explore the effects of ESS and some tips to ensure the well-being of children engaged in sports.

Clearing Hurdles to Success: Subspecialty Certification

By Christopher C. Kaeding, MD

AOSSM is working together with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery to lower barriers to subspecialty certification in orthopaedic sports medicine.

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