Letter From the President: Value: The Third and Final Pillar of LIV
AOSSM’s 54th President, Eric McCarty, MD, reflects on value, the third and final topic in his presidential theme of LIV.
Borrowing Time: A Message From Outgoing CEO Greg Dummer
Outgoing AOSSM CEO Greg Dummer reflects on accomplishments, milestones, and proud moments from the past decade.
The Hamstring Hold-Up: A Look into Professional Soccer’s Most Common Injury
As the countdown for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, this article explores the growing impact of hamstring injuries on elite soccer players.
The ACL Female Athlete Crisis
Understand the biologic and functional factors driving higher ACL injury, reinjury, and recovery challenges in female athletes—and what sports medicine professionals can do about it.
The Challenge of Successfully Rearing the Next World Cup Champion
As soccer’s popularity surges across the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup, this article examines the youth development pathway and the common injuries facing the next generation of American players.
Bridging the Return-to-Sport Gap After ACL Reconstruction in Soccer
This clinical update examines the evolving science behind return-to-sport decision-making after ACL reconstruction, highlighting the critical differences between elite and recreational athletes.
Stopping ACL Injuries Before They Happen: A Framework for Prevention in Adolescent Athletes
The best treatment for pediatric ACL injuries may be preventing them altogether. Here’s what clinicians need to know about reducing injury risk in youth sports.
Computer Navigation in Sports Medicine-Has a New Frontier Been Found?
This article examines whether technologies such as augmented reality and optical tracking are redefining surgical precision or simply improving existing techniques.
In Memoriam: Wayne J. Sebastianelli, MD
AOSSM mourns the loss of Dr. Wayne J. Sebastianelli, 68, who died unexpectedly at his Pennsylvania home on May 4, 2026.