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Winter 2025

Letter from the President: Leadership: The First Pillar of LIV

By Eric McCarty, MD

In the previous issue, AOSSM’s 54th President, Eric McCarty, MD, introduced his theme for the year, using Roman numerals LIV to highlight Leadership, Inspiration, and Value. Now, he delves into his first topic: Leadership.

    • From the President

Wrestling: The Ultimate Test for Athletes and Their Surgeons

By Col. R. Judd Robins, MD

From overuse injuries to complex joint repairs, this article takes a deeper look at why treating wrestlers demands unmatched skill, precision, and understanding.

    • Physicians' Corner
    • Industry Insights

Flips, Falls, and Fractures: The Reality of Cheerleading Injuries

By Kevin Farmer, MD

Learn how the modern landscape of cheerleading drives specific musculoskeletal injuries, and what sports medicine experts should know to keep athletes safe.

    • Physicians' Corner
    • Industry Insights

Contemporary Hip Arthroscopy: Approaches and Outcomes

By Mia S. Hagen, MD, Steven DeFroda, MD, Alan L. Zhang, MD

This modern review of hip arthroscopy highlights how the field has evolved from early diagnostic use to widespread therapeutic application.

    • Physicians' Corner
    • Industry Insights

Adolescent Clavicle Fractures: Less Is More

By Evan Lobato, MS, Patrick S. Buckley, MD

This article highlights the data-driven insights that have redefined optimal management of adolescent clavicle fractures amid the evolving landscape of sports medicine.

    • Young Athletes

Return to Play After ACL Reconstruction: Integrating Key Metrics

By Edward S. Chang, MD, Claire D. Eliasberg, MD, Jayson Lian, MD, Christopher Kuenze, PhD, ATC

This article breaks down the evolution of anterior cruciate ligament return-to-play decision-making to better protect athletes and reduce reinjury risk.

    • Industry Insights
    • Early Career Engagement

ABOS’ Dr. David F. Martin Stepping Down in 2027

By David F. Martin, MD

Dr. David Martin will be stepping down from his role as executive director of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), effective December 31, 2027.

    • Industry Insights

Optimizing Society Partnerships: 2025 MAST Summit Highlights

By Andrew Sheean, MD, John M. Tokish, MD

See how leaders in sports medicine are cultivating the next generation of clinician-scientists and shaping research that transforms care for active and military patients.

    • Research
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