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Management of Posterior Hip Dislocations
osterior hip dislocations are frequently encountered in sports and sports medicine physicians should be familiar with management.
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Review of Meniscus Root Tears
Tearing of the meniscus roots can lead to articular cartilage damage and early knee osteoarthritis.
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Case Report: 5th Metatarsal Fracture
5th Metatarsal Fractures commonly occur in the foot and management depends on the location of the fracture.
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Buckle and Greenstick Fractures of the Distal Radius
Sports medicine providers should be comfortable with the differences between fractures of the adult forearm and the pediatric forearm.
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Dextrose Prolotherapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
Dextrose prolotherapy is a promising treatment option for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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Case Report: Trimalleolar Fracture
Trimalleolar ankle fractures are 3-part ankle fractures which require surgical fixation.
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Review of Ganglion Cysts
Ganglion cysts are commonly found on the dorsum of the wrist and typically treated by aspiration or surgery.
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Emerging Treatment Options for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is an underdiagnosed condition and emerging treatments show promising results.
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The Suprascapular Nerve Block
The suprascapular nerve block can be used to treat a variety of shoulder conditions including adhesive capsulitis and shoulder dislocation.
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Review of the Traumatic Boutonniere Deformity
Boutonniere deformities are typically caused by an acute injury to the central slip that leads to the characteristics boutonniere deformity.
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Special Tests for Sacroiliac Pain
The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) has been estimated to contribute to pain in as much as 38% of cases of lower back pain.
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Review of Scuba Diving Injuries
Scuba diving injuries are fairly common and can range from benign to life threatening. Physicians should be prepared to recognize and treat them.
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Review on Injury to the Sagittal Bands
Injury to the sagittal bands are common in Boxer's and can lead to subluxation and dislocation of the extensor tendon.
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Treatment of Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis
Degenerative changes of the glenohumeral (GH) or shoulder joint are found in 17% of patients with shoulder pain and the rate is increasing.
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A Case of a Transverse Patella Fracture
A patient presents with a transverse patella fracture and you must determine if their extensor mechanism is intact?
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Special Tests for the Shoulder Exam
The shoulder exam can be challenging in patients and confidence in your special tests skills can help improve diagnostic accuracy.
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Review of Boxer's Fracture
Fractures of the fifth metacarpal neck are called Boxer's fractures and typically managed non surgically.
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Overview of Gout
Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis and is caused by the presence of MSU crystals formed during prolonged hyperuricemia.
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A Case of Septic Arthritis
Septic arthritis is characterized by a infectious process involving one or more joints who's treatment requires antibiotics and surgical intervention
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Reviewing the EchoNous Kosmos Ultrasound
The EchoNous Kosmos ultrasound is a high quality, hand held, AI powered ultrasound with great utility for musculoskeletal ultrasound and procedures
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Understanding PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are an autologous blood based injection used for a variety of orthopedic conditions.
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Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) is an uncommon phenomenon caused by an improper technique for intramuscular deltoid injections.
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What's in a Sport Medicine Doctor’s Bag?
Sports medicine physicians have to be ready for anything whether they are covering a game, a mass participation event such as a marathon, or…
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Special Tests for the Wrist Exam
The physical exam of the wrist should include a series of special tests to help diagnose the cause of the patients wrist pain.
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Chronic Hamstring Tendinopathy Review
Chronic hamstring tendinopathy is a common cause of ishchial pain that can be treated with physical therapy and also PRP injections.
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Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome
Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is an underreported condition affecting the lower extremities in active individuals.
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Adductor Canal Block for Knee Osteoarthritis
The Adductor Canal Block represents a novel ultrasound guided procedure for treating the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis.
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Review of the Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
The development of lateral hindfoot pain and instability after an ankle injury can be suggestive of the sinus tarsi syndrome.
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Auricular Hematoma
Auricular hematoma introduction Auricular hematomas are a frequent complication of blunt force trauma to the external ear, often seen in contact sports such as…
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Special Tests for the Elbow Exam
The physical exam of the elbow should include a series of special tests to help diagnose the cause of the patients elbow pain.
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