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Sports Medicine Update: All Articles

BOLD Progress: A Mid-point Update from the Playmakers

The AOSSM Boosting Orthopaedic Leaders Development (BOLD) program has had lasting impact on the future leaders of the sports medicine field—and the cohort is only halfway done! Read more about the participants and their work.

Industry Partners Support Innovation: 2024 AOSSM Research Workshop

By Alvin Su, MD, PhD, Andrew Sheean, MD

At the 2024 AOSSM Annual Meeting, the research workshop highlighted the importance of research partnerships between clinicians and industry. Representatives from companies like Arthrex, Enovis, Smith+Nephew, and Stryker offered advice on collaboration, while AOSSM surgeons shared success stories of industry-supported research.

Opportunities in Publishing: The VJSM Fellows Video Challenge

By Thomas Spears, MD, Nicholas Newcomb, MD, Devon Anderson, MD, PhD

Insights and research highlights from the three winners of the inaugural VJSM Fellows Video Challenge held at the 2024 Annual Meeting in Denver.

A New Chapter for AJSM: Meet the Editor-in-Chief

By Donna Tilton, Sr. Publishing Manager, American Journal of Sports Medicine

Learn more about Brett Owens, MD, who will become the 4th Editor-in-Chief of the Society's flagship journal.

Remembering Mark Price, MD, PhD

AOSSM Member Mark Price, MD, PhD, Head Team Physician and Medical director of the New England Patriots, passed away August 18, 2024.

The AI Revolution is Already Here: Transforming Orthopedics in 2024 and Beyond

By Katherine A. Burns, MD

AI utilization in orthopedics and sports medicine is likely already part of your practice and will have increasing utilization in sports medicine. What are the benefits and risks—and more important, what is the impact to patient care?

Leading Learning

By Dean C. Taylor, MD, COL (ret) USA

In previous SMU articles, AOSSM President Dean Taylor addressed this year’s strategic initiatives of Leading for the Future, Leading Discovery, and Leading Collaboratively. In his final article, Dr. Taylor highlights how AOSSM is Leading Learning.

Injuries in Rowing

By Theodore B. Shybut, MD

Rowing is one of the original Olympic events and among the most physically strenuous human sport activities. This article from orthopaedic surgeon and former collegiate rower Theodore Shybut, MD, explores common injuries in this elite sport.

Black Medical Education and Health Care Disparities

By Joel Boyd, MD

Dr. Joel Boyd examines the impact of U.S. history on Black medical education and shares three key strategies to work towards addressing healthcare disparities: recognize, address, and educate.

Equestrian Sports: Trends, Injuries and Prevention

By Elizabeth J. Scott, MD

Recent tragic injuries in Olympic equestrian training have turned new focus on treatment and prevention for these elite athletes.

A Review of Exertional Heat Illnesses (EHI)

By Letha Griffin, MD, PhD, Tanya Maxwell, MS, ATC, LAT, OTC

Team physicians: Exertional Heat Illnesses (EHI) is dangerous, but preventable! Help coaches, trainers, athletes, parents and others recognize the signs and prevent serious injury.

Mixed Martial Arts: Injury Patterns, Trends, and Misconceptions

By Robert S. Dean, MD, Joseph H. Guettler, MD

Are MMA athletes on a certain road to submission by injury, or should these rumors be knocked out? Delve into the most common injuries and get data to dispel common misconceptions.

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