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Review of Little League Shoulder
Proximal humeral epiphysiolysis, or Little League shoulder, is common in adolescents and is characterized by pain over the proximal humerus.
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Performing an Ischial Bursa Injection
Ischial bursitis which is characterized by buttocks pain with sitting can be injected under ultrasound guidance to avoid sciatic nerve injury.
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Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee: Management
Management and treatment of osteochondritis dissecans of the knee remains a controversial topic for providers.
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Performing a Piriformis Muscle Injection
Piriformis syndrome is entrapment of the sciatic nerve within the piriformis muscle and injections can help aid in diagnosis and treatment.
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Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee: Diagnosis and classification
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), sometimes called osteochondral defect, is conventionally defined as a focal idiopathic alteration of subchondral bone with risk of instability.
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Diagnostic Posterior Tibial Nerve Block
Diagnostic posterior tibial nerve block can be done under ultrasound guidance and help diagnose tarsal tunnel syndrome.
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Management of vertebral compression fractures
Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) can cause severe physical limitations, including back pain, functional disability, and progressive kyphosis of the spine that ultimately results in…
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Foot-Strike Hemolysis
Running can lead to footstrike hemolysis of the red blood cells in the capillaries of the foot and lead to multiple alterations identified on…
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Emerging Treatments in Concussion Management
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), which includes sport-related concussion (SRC), is a significant public health problem with no proven effective intervention.
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Diagnosing a Lisfranc Ligament Injury
A Lisfranc ligament injury should be considered in an athlete complaining of pain and tenderness along the midfoot.
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Freiberg Infraction
Freiberg infraction, or Freiberg’s disease, is an osteonecrosis of the metatarsal head bone, which was firstly described in 1914.
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Imaging After a Total Knee Arthroplasty
Standard radiographs can help identify complications after a total knee arthroplasty.
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Evidence behind bracing after ACL injury
Knee braces are commonly prescribed for many reasons after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction or injury.
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Diagnosing Hook of Hamate Fractures
Hook of the hamate fractures are one cause of ulnar sided wrist pain that sports medicine physicians should be familiar with.
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Review of Evidence Behind Corticosteroid Injections of the Shoulder
Shoulder injections are commonly performed for adhesive capsulitis, subacromial impingement and biceps tendonitis and we review the evidence behind this.
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Evidence for a Lace Up Ankle Brace
Lace up ankle braces are commonly used to prevent inversion ankle injuries and sprains and may also be used to prevent recurrence of ankle…
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Optimal Dosing of Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Motrin)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Motrin) are two of the most commonly prescribed medications in the world and sports medicine physicians should know how to…
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A Review of Bunionettes
A bunionette typically involves lateral forefoot pain and can be managed conservatively with a wide based shoe prior to considering surgical options.
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Management of Calf Hematomas
The consequences of a failed treatment of calf hematomas can be very serious, postponing an athlete's return to sports for weeks or months.
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Adductor Tears in Athletes
After the injury of Lane Johnson, this post will try to briefly describe the nature of adductor injuries, treatment and return to play.
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Persistent Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osgood Schlatter disease is typically a self limiting condition in adolescence but may cause pain with kneeling that lasts in too adulthood.
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Commotio Cordis in Athletes
Most spectators across the country witnessed a haunting scene on Sunday, January 1 that will be remembered for a very long time.
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Review of the Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome
Anterior Interosseous Nerve (AIN) syndrome most commonly presents as acute weakness of the thumb and pointer finger.
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Return to Sport After Shoulder Subluxation in NBA players
Sports physicians and fans are likely aware of recent news with an injury to an NBA star athlete Steph Curry of the Golden State…
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Review of Plantar Fibromas
A plantar fibroma is typically a painless mass that can be felt or palpated within the plantar fascia.
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Special Tests for the Neck Exam
Sports medicine physicians and other members of the sports medicine team should be familiar with special tests for the neck.
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Incidence of Lower Extremity Injuries in the NFL on Grass versus Turf
Football fans and medical providers have likely noticed increased debate regarding injuries and playing surfaces.
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Return to Play Following Achilles Tendon Rupture
Achilles tendon ruptures are typically treated conservatively with a return to play in 6 months.
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UCL Injuries in Quarterbacks
The elbow injury to Josh Allen is dominating headlines and we provide some insight and evaluate potential options and prognosis.
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Special Tests for Physical Exam of the Hip
Physical examination of the hip can be aided by focused special tests to help determine the cause of the patients pain.
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