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Member Sponsored Surveys

We offer our members the opportunity to conduct and participate in surveys as a research method used for collecting data to gain information and insights into various sports medicine topics of interest.

Participation Surveys

Management of First-Time Shoulder Dislocations: A Survey of Sport Physician Perceptions

The purpose of this study is to survey sport physicians globally to evaluate how they treat patients with a FTSD given the current lack of consensus for treatment. We are looking to answer the following research questions: 1) What are the most common management strategies for FTSDs among sport physicians?, 2) What evidence or guidelines are sport physicians using to guide their management decisions?, and 3) How do demographic factors (e.g., age, primary specialty, practice location) influence these perceptions and management strategies?

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Rehabilitation Practices Following Microfracture Surgery of the Knee

Currently, it is known that orthopedic surgeons assign varying lengths of post-operative weight-bearing restrictions following knee microfractures. However, it is unknown on when and how deviations from post-operative protocols should be made with respect to weight-bearing restrictions. Additionally, there are other unknowns in the literature on knee microfractures, ranging from the frequency of unplanned microfractures to contraindications to use of biological agents intra-operatively. Our proposed survey aims to fill these gaps in the literature and to better understand the current practices of knee microfractures.

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Current Trends in Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer Indications and Techniques

Our group is investigating some of the variables surrounding lower trapezius tendon transfer (LTT), and we would be grateful for your input on current practices, if this is a procedure that you perform. As LTT increases in popularity and utilization, we are curious how variations in indications, techniques and rehabilitation impact patient outcomes. Your consideration of taking this brief survey to help establish current trends and practices is greatly appreciated!

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Meniscal Repair During ACL Reconstruction

The purpose of this 3-5 minute survey is to query the orthopedic community to gain insight into the utilization of knee cycling and practice patterns and variation when treating concomitant anterior cruciate ligament and meniscal pathology. Participation in this survey is optional and voluntary. Responses will be collected anonymously unless you would like to provide an email address to receive a preliminary report of the results. If you have questions regarding the survey, you may contact John Schlechter, DO - Primary Investigator ([email protected]) or Hayley Ditmars- Clinical Research Coordinator ([email protected]).

Survey Close Date: February 3rd, 2025

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Physicians’ Familiarity with Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Background and Study Aims: We are conducting a research study to assess the degree to which sports medicine physicians are familiar with various performance-enhancing substances. We are inviting members of AOSSM to take 1-2 minutes to complete an online survey. This survey is anonymous, so we cannot identify you. If you have any questions about the survey, you are welcome to email the principal investigator, Dr. Harrison G. Pope Jr., professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, at [email protected].

Survey Close Date: December 31, 2024

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Surgeon Perceptions of a Multimodal Opioid-Sparing Postoperative Pain Protocol for Patients Undergoing Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy (SPOKES): A Cross-Sectional Survey and Knowledge Translation Strategy

Knee and shoulder arthroscopy are among the most common ambulatory orthopaedic procedures used for treating a variety of conditions and are associated with significant postoperative pain. Opioids have traditionally been used for postoperative pain management following arthroscopic procedures, despite their potential for adverse effects. Results of the ‘Non-Opioid Prescriptions after Arthroscopic Surgery in Canada’ (NO PAin) randomized controlled trial demonstrated that a simple and easy to implement opioid-sparing postoperative pain management protocol significantly reduced opioid consumption among adult patients undergoing outpatient shoulder and knee arthroscopy compared to a standard opioid prescription at six weeks. Thus, the primary aim of this study is to determine the impact of a multi-modal knowledge translation/education strategy comprised of distribution of the NO PAin manuscript, an online video, and a patient brochure on changes to surgeon-reported postoperative pain management practice, using a survey. The secondary objectives are to explore surgeon perceptions and identify potential facilitators and barriers that may impact changes to their postoperative pain management practice.

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Acute vs. Chronically ACL Deficient Knee: Survey Study

The timing of surgery has been regarded as a key factor in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), and early vs delayed ACLR remains a controversial topic. The question of how the timing of surgery and its effects on PROMs, concurrent pathologies, and progressive degeneration remains to be answered. Even the definition of what constitutes acute vs chronic remains unclear in the literature. Survey study of sports medicine surgeons asking 31 questions about their impression of diagnosis and treatment of the ‘acute’ vs ‘chronic’ ACL deficient knee.

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Provider Perspectives on Adaptive Sports

We are conducting a study investigating perceptions of physical disabilities and adaptive sports in pediatric and adult sports medicine providers. Regardless of whether you currently treat individuals with physical disability, we would greatly appreciate your willingness to participate in our brief 15-minute survey regarding your perceptions. There are no risks associated with participation. The survey is completely anonymous, and completion is voluntary. No personally identifying information will be collected. In terms of benefits, we hope to use this information to better inform future education and policy as well as to improve support/resources for parents.

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The incidence of Cancer among Orthopaedic Surgeons

Orthopedic surgeons may have an increased risk of developing cancer due to occupational exposure to scatter radiation. Studies have shown that female orthopedic surgeons have higher incidence of breast cancer and all cause cancer relative to the general population. Our goal is to use a survey to evaluate radiation exposure and health history in a cohort of orthopaedic surgeons. This data will be useful in understanding the possible health risks associated with occupational radiation exposure.

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Patient Reliability and Surgical Decision-Making Biases Amongst Sports Medicine Surgeons

This survey-based study aims to investigate the various factors that influence the assessment of patient reliability by sports medicine surgeons, and subsequently, how this assessment impacts their treatment decisions. The field of sports medicine encompasses a wide range of injuries and conditions, making it crucial to understand the diverse elements that surgeons consider when evaluating a patient’s willingness to comply with treatment protocols. By investigating these factors, we are hopeful that our results will contribute to more informed and effective patient care strategies within this specialized discipline.

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Current Practice Strategies for Post Procedure Analgesia after Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy

Current literature lacks prescribing practices for pain management percutaneous needle tenotomy procedures. The primary aim of the study is to evaluate current pain management prescribing practices after percutaneous needle tenotomy of members of the American Academy Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). The secondary aims are to quantify how many days of medication are given to patients after percutaneous needle tenotomy and how many physicians initiate physical therapy programs after the procedure.

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Prevalence of Depression/Anxiety Among Orthopaedic Surgeons and Identification of Barriers to Seeking Treatment

The University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine would like to invite you to participate in a research study looking at the prevalence of mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression among practicing orthopaedic surgeons and orthopaedic surgery residents in training. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and your response will be completely anonymous. We are conducting a research study to identify if there are factors limiting physicians from seeking treatment for mental health related concerns.

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ACL Reconstruction – Current Practices

The ACL is one of the most injured ligaments, with approximately 100,000-200,000 ruptures per year, and is most prevalent in young, athletic individuals. In young, healthy, and active patients, the preferred treatment option to restore the functional stability of the knee is ACL reconstruction. This study aims to better understand the current practices of ACL reconstruction performed by members of various orthopaedic societies and to assess the ability of orthopaedic surgeons to recognize graft type and anatomic tunnel position.

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Is There a Gender Bias Among Sports Medicine Surgeons in the US?

Orthopaedic surgery remains one of the least diverse specialties in medicine and, from a gender perspective, is increasing at the slowest rate of any surgical specialty. This lack of diversity can impact patient care, as well as compromise the future of the field, as work in other industries has demonstrated that enhanced diversity leads to greater innovation and more inclusive conversations. Previous survey research of general surgeons has described the gendered biases held by men surgeons, and the authors hypothesized that those biases contributed to fewer women entering surgical careers. The current study seeks to identify whether the presence of similar biases exist among orthopaedic sports medicine surgeons.

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The Perception of CBD Use for Pain Control Among Orthopaedic Surgeons

Given the ongoing national opiate crisis, we physicians have been challenged with mitigating the risk of opiate dependence in our patients. Multimodal analgesia has thus become the standard of perioperative pain management. Recent studies have shown that cannabidiol (CBD) has been a successful adjunct for patients undergoing orthopaedic procedures or for pain management. Currently, there still remains some stigma about CBD and studies have yet to elucidate patient and physician sentiment regarding the addition of CBD to current medical care. Our proposed survey attempts to understand where physicians stand on the use of CBD in the care of their patients.

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Assessing Physician Perceptions and Gauging Professional Utilization of Social Media

Social media use has increased rapidly over the last decade. Patients and physicians have increased their production and consumption of social media content related to healthcare. There are currently no studies available that examine physician perception of social media content created by physicians. The aims of this study are:

  1. To better understand how physicians utilize and perceive content posted on social media by other physicians
  2. To understand how perceptions of social media posts change with physician age
  3. To understand how physician perception of social media posts may change between occupation, specialty, and type of practice among healthcare workers

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Telerehabilitation Perceptions in Sports Medicine Surgeons

The Division of Sports Medicine at NYU Langone Orthopedics is conducting a study of Orthopedic Surgeon Preferences on Telerehab for various orthopedic sports medicine procedures. We aim to understand Sports medicine surgeon preferences.

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Understanding Cerebrovascular Events in Beach Chair Arthroscopy

Though there is some published data from previous surveys of surgeons, there has not been any study over the last decade investigating the rates of cerebrovascular events from specifically arthroscopic surgeons. This study would be the first in over a decade to obtain data regarding the incidence from specifically arthroscopic surgeons and gain their perspectives into potential causes of these events. A better understanding of these cerebrovascular events is extremely important in improving patient care and providing a safer healthcare system. The goal of this investigation is to evaluate the incidence and causes behind the cerebrovascular events in patients undergoing surgery in the beach chair position from arthroscopic surgeons.

Cerebrovascular Events Survey

Return to Collegiate Athletic Competition During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the pause of countless athletic events given health and safety concerns. Some institutions returned to competition sooner than others, but the collaboration and processes by which this occurred is unknown. The purpose of this survey is to collect information regarding the role of Sports Medicine Physicians from different primary residency training backgrounds and their affiliated college or university’s return to athletic competition.

Return to Collegiate Athletic Competition Survey

Conducting a Survey

Interested in posting a survey related to orthopaedic sports medicine? Please send the following information to Lynette Craft. All requests will be reviewed for suitability. Commercial product surveys are not permitted.

  1. Survey Title
  2. Survey link to the main project website or online survey
  3. Survey Close Date
  4. Survey Author and Institution
  5. Sponsoring AOSSM Member in good standing
  6. Brief paragraph describing the survey and objectives
  7. When applicable, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval
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