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Performing an Ultrasound Guided First MTP Joint Injection
Pain localizing to the first MTP joint can be amenable to an ultrasound guided first MTP injection with corticosteroids or PRP.
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Acute injuries: RICE verses METH
The most common modality used for acute injuries is RICE. More recently, the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression Elevation) has come under some scrutiny and…
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Tibiotalar Joint Injection: Ultrasound - Sports Medicine Review
A tibiotalar or ankle joint injection can be performed under ultrasound guidance to help treat symptoms of ankle arthritis.
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Treatment of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
Treatment of patients in an intensive interdisciplinary pain management program and is individualized based on the needs of each patient.
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Performing a Bone Marrow Aspiration
A bone marrow aspiration is commonly performed to obtain mesenchymal progenitor cells, which can be used in joint and tendon injections to aid in…
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Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
Joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) refers to a combination of signs and symptoms incorporating multiple body systems, including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, urogenital and neurological…
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Performing an Ultrasound Guided Glenohumeral Joint Injection
Ultrasound guided injections of the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint are superior to palpation guided injections in studies comparing the accuracy of both injections.
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Mental Health in Sports Medicine
The mental health of sports medicine physicians and providers can overall be difficult very to evaluate and study.
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Intrameniscal Injection Techniques - Sports Medicine Review
Ultrasound guided intrameniscal injections with PRP are a conservative option for patients with symptomatic degenerative meniscus tear.
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Review on Hip Apophysitis
Approximately one-third of school-aged children visit a professional each year for a sports injury and apophysitis is responsible for a large percentage.
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A Review on Traumatic Tympanic Membrane Perforations
Traumatic tympanic membrane perforations are the result of barotrauma to the ear and are typically treated conservatively.
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A Review on Reading Elbow Radiographs
Reading elbow radiographs (xrays) is a key skill used by physicians to help diagnose the cause of the patients elbow pain.
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Performing an Ultrasound Guided Trochanteric Bursa Injection
Ultrasound guided sub-gluteus maximus or trochanteric bursa injections can help treat pain associated with greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
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Concussion Consensus Statement Updates
We provide a summary of the consensus statement on concussion from the international conference on concussion in sport in Amsterdam
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Performing an Ultrasound Guided Lateral Epicondyle Injection
Lateral epicondylosis is a common source of lateral elbow pain and is amenable to corticosteroid and PRP injection.
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Wrist Dislocation Following a Motorcycle Crash
A 32 year old male presented with severe wrist pain and deformity following a motorcycle crash...
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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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