Posted on: 20 Jul, 2016
Panel discusses epidemic of youth sports injuries, role of prevention programs
Source: Healio
At Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2015, we convened a special Banyan Tree session to talk about injuries in youth athletes. This is a real problem that all orthopedic surgeons see on a regular basis — one that, I think, is still under-recognized. In this Orthopedics Today Round Table, we highlight the discussion, particularly as it relates to overhead sports, as well as how orthopedic surgeons can play a role in stemming the tide of injuries. We also talk about innovations to help with prevention and treatment, as well as the role of the STOP Sports Injuries and Pitch Smart programs.
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Posted on: 19 Jul, 2016
3D Imaging and Templating May Improve Glenoid Positoning in Anatomic TSA
Source: ICJR
All patients had postoperative, artifact-reduction 3D CT scans to evaluate glenoid position relative to the preoperative plan. No patients in this study were lost to follow up.
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Posted on: 18 Jul, 2016
Hemiarthroplasty, TSA offer lasting pain relief, improved range of motion
Source: Healio
Both hemiarthroplasty and total shoulder arthroplasty offered lasting pain relief, and range of motion was improved at the long-term follow-up; however, unsatisfactory Neer ratings were high, according to study results.
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Posted on: 17 Jul, 2016
Caregivers frequently unaware of safety guidelines for young baseball pitchers
Source: Healio
Results of a survey presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting indicated caregivers were frequently
unaware of safety guidelines recommended for young baseball pitchers.
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Posted on: 16 Jul, 2016
A hip and trunk training program for athletes reduces ACL injuries
Source: Medical Xpress
With the help of the Hockeyroos UWA researchers have developed a hip and trunk training program that could reduce the high rates of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in all levels of sport.
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Posted on: 15 Jul, 2016
An Injury Curveball for Young Pitchers
Source: Daily Rx
The love of America's pastime might lead many young players to play as often and as hard as they can, sometimes for multiple teams. However, that might increase these players' risk of getting hurt.
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Posted on: 14 Jul, 2016
Year-round baseball in the South could lead to more injuries, according to UF Health research
Source: Medical News Today
Baseball pitchers are prone to elbow injuries, but pitchers who live or play in the South are at even more risk, a new University of Florida Health study finds.
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Posted on: 13 Jul, 2016
Elbow muscle strength plays key role in injury risk, prevention
Source: Healio
The elbow muscle strength of baseball pitchers could play a bigger role in injury risk and prevention than previously thought, according to biomedical researchers at Northwestern University.
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Posted on: 12 Jul, 2016
Exercise science study shows no increased risk of injury from uphill/downhill running
Source: Medical Xpress
Like many runners, former BYU track star Katy Andrews Neves has had her share of injuries. Unlike most runners, one of those injuries has been witnessed by millions of people around the world.
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Posted on: 11 Jul, 2016
Common hip issue in teens misdiagnosed as pulled muscle
Source: Science Daily
An athlete felt pain in his groin after a collision at the plate with an opposing player. He thought he had pulled a muscle, but it turns out he was suffering from a common condition seen in teens and young adults known as hip impingement.
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