Back
By Greg Rubin
Facet Joint Arthropathy
Facet arthropathy is a common cause of axial back pain of the cervical and lumbar spine.
By Andrew Schleihauf
Baastrup's Disease
Baastrup’s disease, also known as kissing spine syndrome and interspinous bursitis, results from adjacent spinous processes in the lumbar spine rubbing against each other…
By Sports Medicine Review
Important History and Physical Examination Pearls of Athletic Back Pain
Back pain affects up to 75% of athletes and physicians should be familiar with how to perform a detailed back examination.
By Sports Medicine Review
A Review on Reading Lumbar X-rays
Lumbar xrays or radiographs can be used to help identify the cause of pain in patients presenting with back pain.
Cardiology
By Sports Medicine Review
Channelopathies and their role in Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Channelopathies are alterations in ion channels that can lead to arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in athletes.
Chronic
By Greg Rubin
Plantar Fasciitis Review
Plantar fasciitis is a common source of heel pain that is due to degeneration of the plantar fascia insertion on the calcaneus.
By John kiel
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Extremity
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is causes leg weakness and tingling during exercise in certain athletes such as running, sprinting and jumping sports.
By Sports Medicine Review
Calcium Hydroxyapatite Deposition Disease
Calcium hydroxyapatite deposition disease, also known as CHDD, is a common cause of calcific tendonitis of the shoulder
Concussion
By Sports Medicine Review
Role of Vestibular Rehab in Concussion Management
Vestibular or balance deficits are commonly seen in the post concussive period and may require specific vestibular therapy.
By Sports Medicine Review
Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms: Pharmacology
Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms, sometimes called post-concussive syndrome, lasts longer than the expected recovery time and is sometimes treated with medications.
By Sports Medicine Review
Persistent Post-concussive Symptoms (PPCS): Treatment strategies
Persistent Post-concussive Symptoms, or post concussive syndrome, is a concussion which lasts past the expected duration and has broad treatment options.
By Sports Medicine Review
Persistent Post-concussive Symptoms (PPCS): Imaging and Treatment Strategies
Treatment for Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms (PPCS) includes treadmill therapy, vestibular and vision therapy and other collaborate care.
By Sports Medicine Review
Persistent Post-concussive Symptoms (PPCS): Introduction and Diagnosis (Part 1)
Persistent Post-concussive Symptoms (PCCS) represents persistent concussion symptoms which do not resolve in the expected time frame.
By Sports Medicine Review
The Conundrum of Return to Play after Moderate TBI
Return to play after a concussion represents a challenge for sports medicine physicians to safely return athletes to play following sports and recreation related…
Elbow
By Andrew Schleihauf
Closed Reduction Techniques for Elbow Dislocations
Elbow dislocations are common among adult and child athletes. Physicians should be familiar with various reduction techniques.
By Andrew Schleihauf
Distal Biceps Tendon Tear
Acute distal biceps tendon tears are fairly uncommon elbow and upper arm injuries that mainly affect active males and typically require surgery.
By Sports Medicine Review
Risk Factors for UCL Injury
The Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) is at risk for injury among throwing athletes such as baseball and softball pitchers.
By Sports Medicine Review
Quick Guide to Diagnostic Ultrasound of the Elbow
Diagnostic ultrasound of the elbow can be used to evaluate causes of elbow pain such as tennis elbow, golfers elbow and UCL injuries.
By Sports Medicine Review
Triceps Tendon Injuries: An Uncommon Clinical Entity
Triceps tendon injuries, which can includes strain, tendinopathy, partial and complete tears, is a rare clinical phenomenon and cause of elbow pain.
By Sports Medicine Review
Treatment Algorithm for Olecranon Bursitis
Olecranon bursitis is a common cause of elbow pain and swelling which can easily be treated with several nonsurgical therapies
By Sports Medicine Review
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Lateral Epicondylitis
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) can be used to treat Lateral Epicondylitis or tennis elbow by injecting your healthy blood around the diseased tendon.
Environmental
By Sports Medicine Review
Marine Envenomations
Marine envenomations are an important consideration in water sports including swimming, diving, scuba, fishing, surfing, and wakeboarding.
By Sports Medicine Review
Heat-Associated Conditions in the Athlete
Heat related illness (or conditions or hyperthermia) can lead to heat cramps, heat edema, heat syncope, heat exhaustion and rarely heat stroke.
Foot
By Greg Rubin
Diagnosis of a Morton’s Neuroma
Morton's neuroma is a common cause of forefoot pain and can be found within the intermetatarsal space as a hypoechoic mass on ultrasound.
By Greg Rubin
Plantar Fasciitis Review
Plantar fasciitis is a common source of heel pain that is due to degeneration of the plantar fascia insertion on the calcaneus.
By Greg Rubin
Treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body and is made of a complex anatomical structure which are prone to rupture.
By Sports Medicine Review
Fellow Level Foot and Ankle Exam Techniques
Foot and ankle exam techniques require lots of practice. We describe some of the more common ones you should include in your physical exam.
By Sports Medicine Review
A Review of Distal Fibula Fractures
Isolated distal fibula fractures account for up to 55-65% of all ankle fractures and can be classified using the Weber classification system.
By Sports Medicine Review
Etiologies of Midfoot Pain
Midfoot pain can be broken down as coming from the forefoot, midfoot or hindfoot and can be traumatic or atraumatic.
By Sports Medicine Review
Evidence Behind Corticosteroid Injections of the Foot and Ankle
Corticosteroid injections, sometimes called cortisone, can be used for ankle arthritis, plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma, and tarsal tunnel syndrome among other foot and ankle…
General
By Greg Rubin
Nasal Fractures
Nasal Fractures and other nasal injuries are common among athletes and sports medicine physicians should be familiar with diagnosis and management.
By John kiel
Iron Deficiency Anemia in Athletes
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) is a spectrum of disease common in athletes, especially among females and those that participate in endurance sports.
By Sports Medicine Review
A Brief Recap of Infectious Mononucleosis in Athletes
Mono, or infectious mononucleosis, sometimes referred to as ‘kissing disease’ is a viral triad of pharyngitis, fever and cervical lymphadenopathy caused by the epstein-barr…
By Sports Medicine Review
A Review of Overtraining Syndrome (OTS)
Overtraining syndrome (OTS) refers to athletes who have a mismatch between their training program, recovery time and performance.
By Sports Medicine Review
COVID-19 and Sports Medicine Trends Today
Covid 19 (novel coronavirus) has implications for management of athletes, teams and leagues which we review in detail here.
By Sports Medicine Review
What are Osteoid Osteomas?
Osteoid osteomas consists of an area of abnormal osteoid surrounded by dense sclerotic bone tissue most commonly in the tibia or femur.
By Sports Medicine Review
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS) is characterized by low energy availability or energy deficiency (ED), dysfunctional menstruation and decreased bone mineral density
By Sports Medicine Review
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet in Athletes
Athletes should consider the anti-inflammatory diet to help live a healthy lifestyle and potentially decrease systemic inflammation.
By Sports Medicine Review
Marine Envenomations
Marine envenomations are an important consideration in water sports including swimming, diving, scuba, fishing, surfing, and wakeboarding.
By Sports Medicine Review
Exercise Induced Anaphylaxis: A Brief Review
Exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) represents a rare presentation of a severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis in athletes triggered be exercise.
By Sports Medicine Review
The Role and Relationship of Athletic Trainers in Sports Medicine Practice
Athletic Trainers play a key role in the care of athletes as part of the sports medicine team with a ride range of duties…
By Sports Medicine Review
Channelopathies and their role in Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Channelopathies are alterations in ion channels that can lead to arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in athletes.
By Sports Medicine Review
Creating an Emergency Action Plan
All sports medicine teams should have an emergency action plan in the event of catastrophic injuries or cardiac arrest of athletes.
By Sports Medicine Review
Fragility Fractures: Nonpharmacologic Treatment
Fragility fractures are a type of atraumatic fracture in elderly patients who can sometimes be managed with nonsurgical treatment.
By Sports Medicine Review
Fragility Fractures: Introduction
Fragility fractures are a type of atraumatic fracture which occur in patients with brittle bones or osteoporosis, typically in older women.
By Sports Medicine Review
Preparing for the Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine
The Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine (CAQSM) is the board exam for physicians who complete a sports medicine fellowship.
By Sports Medicine Review
Increasing Throwing Velocity in Baseball Pitchers: What is the Cost?
Increased throwing velocity among baseball pitchers can lead to overuse injuries of your throwing shoulder and elbow.
Hand
By Andrew Schleihauf
Diagnostic Wrist and Hand Ultrasound
Ultrasound is an excellent imaging technique to investigate a wide range of conditions affecting the hand and wrist.
By Greg Rubin
Trigger Finger Review
Trigger finger, a disease characterized by "locking" if your finger when flexed, is a benign condition that is commonly treated with a corticosteroid injection.
By Sports Medicine Review
The Uncommon Common Finger Injuries
Finger injuries in athletes include UCL injuries, also known as skier's or gamekeeper's thumb, as well as sprain, strains and dislocations.
By Sports Medicine Review
Scaphoid Fractures Diagnosis & Management
Scaphoid fractures are a commonly fractured carpal bone that requires splinting, evaluation by an orthopedist and occasionally surgery.
By Sports Medicine Review
A Review on CMC Joint Arthritis
Carpometacarpal (CMC) Joint Arthritis is a common cause of thumb and hand pain in elderly patients and related to overuse injuries.
By Sports Medicine Review
A Review on Reading Wrist X-rays
Wrist xrays or radiographs are commonly used by orthopedists to evaluate common causes of wrist pain and injuries and exclude fractures.
By Sports Medicine Review
Intersection Syndrome: A Review
Intersection syndrome is an uncommon overuse injury of the forearm due to a pathologic relationship between muscles on the back of the forearm.
By Sports Medicine Review
Evidence Behind the Non-Operative Management of Metacarpal Fractures
Metacarpal fractures, a common fracture of the hand, can often be managed without surgery by using appropriate reduction, splinting and bracing.
By Sports Medicine Review
Evidence Behind Injections on the Elbow, Wrist and Hand
Sports Med Review reviews the evidence behind cortisone injections of the hand, wrist and elbow among patients treated by orthopedic physicians.
Hematology
By John kiel
Iron Deficiency Anemia in Athletes
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) is a spectrum of disease common in athletes, especially among females and those that participate in endurance sports.
Hip
By John kiel
Paper Review: Intra-articular Saline vs Corticosteroids vs PRP vs Hyaluronic Acid for Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip injections are a common treatment for hip osteoarthritis and can include corticosteroids (CS), platelet rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid (HA)
By Sports Medicine Review
A Quick Review of Meralgia Paresthetica
Meralgia paresthetica (MP), a neuropathy of the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN), is an uncommon cause of neuropathic thigh pain.
By Sports Medicine Review
Fluoroscopy vs Ultrasound Guidance for Corticosteroid Injections of the Hip
Corticosteroid injections (CSI) are a treatment option for patients with mild-to-moderate hip osteoarthritis and other causes of hip pain.
By Sports Medicine Review
Avascular Necrosis of Hip: Treatment Options
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the hip is a form of degenerative joint disease which can be divided into operative and nonoperative management.
By Sports Medicine Review
Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head: Background, Diagnosis and Classification
AVN of the femoral head (AVNFH) is associated with impaired blood supply to the femoral head resulting in bone necrosis and collapse.
By Sports Medicine Review
Treatment Options For Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, historically called trochanteric bursitis, is a chronic tendinopathy of the gluteus medius muscle causing hip pain.
By Sports Medicine Review
Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a disease where there is abnormal bone contour of the hip joint, specifically the femur and or acetabulum.
By Sports Medicine Review
Evidence Behind Corticosteroid Injections of the Hip and Knee
Corticosteroid injections, sometimes called cortisone, can be used to treat hip and knee arthritis as well as other causes of hip and knee pain.
Infectious
By Sports Medicine Review
A Brief Recap of Infectious Mononucleosis in Athletes
Mono, or infectious mononucleosis, sometimes referred to as ‘kissing disease’ is a viral triad of pharyngitis, fever and cervical lymphadenopathy caused by the epstein-barr…
By Sports Medicine Review
COVID-19 and Sports Medicine Trends Today
Covid 19 (novel coronavirus) has implications for management of athletes, teams and leagues which we review in detail here.
Journal
By John kiel
May 2021 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
We review the May 2021 sports medicine journals all in one place. Get all of the orthopedic journals for the month in a single…
By John kiel
April 2021 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
We review the April 2021 sports medicine journals all in one place. Get all of the orthopedic journals for the month in a single…
By John kiel
March 2021 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
We review the March 2021 sports medicine journals all in one place. Get all of the orthopedic journals for the month in a single…
By John kiel
February 2021 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
We review the February 2021 sports medicine journals all in one place. Get all of the orthopedic journals for the month in a single…
By John kiel
January 2021 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
We review the January 2021 sports medicine and orthopedic journals all in one place. Get all of the sports medicine research for the month…
By John kiel
December 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
We review the December 2020 sports medicine and orthopedic journals all in one place. Get all of the sports medicine research for the month…
By John kiel
November 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
We review the November 2020 sports medicine and orthopedic journals all in one place. Get all of the sports medicine research for the month…
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October 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
October 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (October 2020) Hagemans FJA, Jonkers FJ, van Dam MJJ, von Gerhardt AL,…
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September 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
September 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (Sept 2020) Ciccotti MC, Hammoud S, Dodson CC, Cohen SB, Nazarian LN,…
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August 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
August 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine August 2020 Kvist, J., Filbay, S., Andersson, C., Ardern, C. L., &…
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July 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
July 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (July 2020) Kim, D. M., Shim, I. K., et al. A Combination…
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June 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
June 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (June 2020) Cvetanovich, G. L., Gowd, A. K., Frantz, T. L., Erickson,…
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May 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
May 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (May 2020) Wong, C.-C., Yeh, Y.-Y., Yang, T.-L., Tsuang, Y.-H., & Chen,…
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April 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
April 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (May 2020) Slagstad, I., Parkar, A. P., Strand, T., & Inderhaug, E.…
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March 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
March 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (Feb 2020) Hott, A., Brox, J. I., Pripp, A. H., et al.…
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February 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
February 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE (FEB 2020) Hott, A., Brox, J. I., Pripp, A. H., et al.…
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January 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
January 2020 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (Jan 2020) Leland, D. P., Bernard, C. D., et al. An Age-Based…
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December 2019 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
December 2019 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (Dec 2019) Lindanger, L., Strand, T., Mølster, A. O., Solheim, E., &…
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September 2019 Primary Care Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
September 2019 Primary Care Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (August 2019, September 2019) Note: I accidently reviewed August so…
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August 2019 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
August 2019 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (Aug 2019) Pfaller, A. Y., Brooks, M. A., Hetzel, S., & McGuine,…
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July 2019 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
July 2019 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (July 2019) Kunze, K. N., Beck, E. C., Nwachukwu, B. U., Ahn,…
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June 2019 Primary Care Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
June 2019 Primary Care Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (June 2019) Ekås, G. R., Laane, M. M., Larmo, A.,…
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May 2019 Primary Care Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
May 2019 Primary Care Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (May 2019) Loughran, G. J., Vulpis, C. T., Murphy, et…
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April 2019 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
April 2019 Primary Care Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (April 2019) Gil, J. A., Gunaseelan, V., et al. (2019).…
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March 2019 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
March 2019 Primary Care Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (March 2019) Webster, K. E., & Feller, J. A. (2019).…
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February 2019 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
February 2019 Primary Care Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (Feb 2019) Lee, D. W., Kim, J. G., Cho, S.…
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January 2019 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
January 2019 Primary Care Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (Jan 2019) Bohu, Y., Klouche, S., Herman, S.,et al. (2019).…
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December 2018 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
December 2018 Primary Care Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (Dec 2018) Lai, C. C. H., Feller, J. A., &…
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November 2018 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
November 2018 Primary Care Sports Medicine Journal Roundup The American Journal of Sports Medicine (Nov 2018) Begly, J. P., Buckley, P. S., et al.…
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October 2018 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
October 2018 Primary Care Sports Medicine Journal Roundup American Journal of Sports Medicine (Oct 2018) Lecoq FA, Parienti JJ, et al; Société Française de…
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September 2018 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
September 2018 Primary Care Sports Medicine Journal Roundup American Journal of Sports Medicine (Sept 2018) Ishøi L, Thorborg K, et al. Return to Sport…
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August 2018 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
August 2018 – Primary Care Sports Medicine Journal Roundup American Journal of Sports Medicine (August 2018) Askenberger M, Bengtsson Moström E, et al. Operative…
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July 2018 Sports Medicine Journal Roundup
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Knee
By Andrew Schleihauf
Stem Cell Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis is a common cause of knee pain that can be treated with stem cell therapy among many other options.
By John kiel
Recurrent Patellar Instability
Anterior knee pain due to recurrent patellar instability is one of the most common entities seen in a sports medicine practice.
By John kiel
Prepatellar Bursitis
Prepatellar bursitis (PPB), sometimes termed ‘housemaid’s knee’ or ‘carpenter’s knee’, refers to inflammation of the bursa in the prepatellar soft tissue above the patella.
By Sports Medicine Review
Diagnosing Osteoarthritis with a Knee Radiograph
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of knee pain and can easily be diagnosed with standard radiographs or xrays of the…
By Sports Medicine Review
A Quick Update on Knee Dislocations
Knee dislocations are a traumatic, catastrophic injury to the knee defined by loss of articulation between the femur and the tibia.
By Sports Medicine Review
Subchondral Insufficiency Fracture of the Knee
Spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee (SONK), also called subchondral insufficiency fractures of the knee (SIFK), is a degenerative, often overlooked cause of knee pain.
By Sports Medicine Review
Extensor Tendon Injuries of the Knee
Extensor tendon injuries of the knee refers to an injury to either the quadriceps tendon, patella or the patellar tendon.
By Sports Medicine Review
ACL Prevention Program
ACL Injury Prevention Program Many ACL programs have been proposed and studied over the past 25 years and most have shown an overall decrease…
By Sports Medicine Review
ACL Prevention Programs: Can We Do More to Prevent this Catastrophic Injury?
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are the most common cause of knee surgery in athletes and a proper prevention program is critical.
By Sports Medicine Review
Treatment Options for Bakers Cyst
Bakers cysts represent an extrusion of synovial fluid into a false cavity in the back of the knee which can cause pain and arthritis.
By Sports Medicine Review
Evidence for Viscosupplementation for Knee Osteoarthritis
Hyaluronic acid (HA), aka viscosupplementation or rooster comb, is naturally found in synovial fluid and acts as a shock absorber for patients with knee…
By Sports Medicine Review
Stress Radiographs of the Knee
Stress radiographs of the knee can be used by physicians to evaluate patients with knee pain for ligamentous injuries or arthritis.
By Sports Medicine Review
Patellar Dislocation: Treatment Options
Patellar Dislocations are a fairly common cause of knee pain which can require reduction, physical therapy and sometimes surgery.
By John kiel
Patellar Dislocation Introduction and Diagnosis
Patellar dislocation, or knee cap dislocation, can occur due to minor or no trauma and is usually treated with reduction and physical therapy
Neck
By Sports Medicine Review
Cervical Spine & Spinal Cord Injuries in Athletes
Cervical spine and spinal cord injuries (SCI) are uncommon in athletes but carry significant risk of morbidity and mortality as well as implications for…
Neuropathy
By Sports Medicine Review
A Quick Review of Meralgia Paresthetica
Meralgia paresthetica (MP), a neuropathy of the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN), is an uncommon cause of neuropathic thigh pain.
By Sports Medicine Review
Parsonage Turner Syndrome
Parsonage-Turner syndrome (PTS) is an uncommon neurological disorder characterized by upper extremity pain and weakness.
By Sports Medicine Review
Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) accounts for most cases of TOS and is characterized by neuropathy of the brachial plexus.
By Sports Medicine Review
Common Entrapment Neuropathies of the Lower Extremity
Entrapment neuropathies of the lower extremity include tarsal tunnel syndrome, baxter's neuropathy, jogger's foot and morton's neuroma.
Nutrition
By John kiel
Iron Deficiency Anemia in Athletes
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) is a spectrum of disease common in athletes, especially among females and those that participate in endurance sports.
By Sports Medicine Review
Evidence-based Macronutrient Nutritional Considerations in the Athlete
Basic guidelines regarding nutrition in terms of total caloric intake and division of diet into macronutrients which include predominantly carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
By Sports Medicine Review
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet in Athletes
Athletes should consider the anti-inflammatory diet to help live a healthy lifestyle and potentially decrease systemic inflammation.
Pharmacology
By Andrew Schleihauf
Stem Cell Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis is a common cause of knee pain that can be treated with stem cell therapy among many other options.
By John kiel
Oral Corticosteroids for Osteoarthritis
Oral corticosteroids represent a potential treatment option for osteoarthritis (OA) in select patients, although more research is needed.
By Sports Medicine Review
Evidence for Viscosupplementation for Knee Osteoarthritis
Hyaluronic acid (HA), aka viscosupplementation or rooster comb, is naturally found in synovial fluid and acts as a shock absorber for patients with knee…
By Sports Medicine Review
Fragility Fractures: Pharmacologic Treatment
Fragility fractures occur spontaneously without trauma in elderly patients and can sometimes be treated with certain medications.
By John kiel
Managing Refractory Tendinopathy: Topical Glyceryl Trinitrate
Tendinopathy or tendonitis can sometimes be treated with topical topical nitroglycerin or glyceryl trinitrate (TGN)
By Sports Medicine Review
Is Ketorolac (Toradol) a Safe and Effective Intra-Articular Injection?
Ketorolac, or Toradol, is an NSAID which can be used to treat various conditions and can be injected into joints and bursa to treat…
By Sports Medicine Review
Evidence Based Recovery Part 4: Medications And Supplements
Recovery from physical activity, weight training, and sports injuries can be enhanced with certain medications and supplements.
By Sports Medicine Review
NSAIDS and Renal Complications
NSAIDS or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the most commonly used class of drugs in the world and can affect your kidney or renal function.
By Sports Medicine Review
Frequency, Cartilage Loss and Common Complications of Corticosteroid Injections
Corticosteroid injections, sometimes called cortisone, are commonly used to treat joint disease but can negatively affect cartilage and have complications.
By Sports Medicine Review
NSAIDS and Gastrointestinal Complications
NSAIDS or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the most commonly used class of drugs in the world and can affect your gastrointestinal tract and stomach.
By Sports Medicine Review
Introduction and Comparison of Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids, sometimes called cortisone, are commonly used by orthopedists and sports medicine physicians to treat joint pain.
By Sports Medicine Review
NSAIDS and Cardiovascular Risk
NSAIDS or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the most commonly used class of drugs in the world and can affect your heart.
Physical Exam
By Sports Medicine Review
Important History and Physical Examination Pearls of Athletic Back Pain
Back pain affects up to 75% of athletes and physicians should be familiar with how to perform a detailed back examination.
By Sports Medicine Review
Fellow Level Foot and Ankle Exam Techniques
Foot and ankle exam techniques require lots of practice. We describe some of the more common ones you should include in your physical exam.
Physical Therapy
By John kiel
Blood Flow Restriction Training
Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT), AKA Kaatsu, is a rehabilitation technique quickly gaining popularity among physicians and physical therapists for a variety of injuries.
By Sports Medicine Review
ACL Prevention Programs: Can We Do More to Prevent this Catastrophic Injury?
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are the most common cause of knee surgery in athletes and a proper prevention program is critical.
By Sports Medicine Review
Role of Vestibular Rehab in Concussion Management
Vestibular or balance deficits are commonly seen in the post concussive period and may require specific vestibular therapy.
By Sports Medicine Review
Managing Refractory Tendinopathy (Part 4): Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Shock Wave Therapy provides “shock waves” via mechanical, low energy sound waves to pathologic tissue to promote healing and reduce pain
Procedure
By Andrew Schleihauf
Diagnostic Wrist and Hand Ultrasound
Ultrasound is an excellent imaging technique to investigate a wide range of conditions affecting the hand and wrist.
By John kiel
Capsular Distension for Adhesive Capsulitis
Adhesive capsulitis, often called frozen shoulder, is a disease where the shoulder becomes stiff and painful. There are a variety of treatment options including…
By Andrew Schleihauf
Closed Reduction Techniques for Elbow Dislocations
Elbow dislocations are common among adult and child athletes. Physicians should be familiar with various reduction techniques.
By John kiel
Percutaneous Ultrasound Guided Tenotomy Part 2: The Procedure
Percutaneous needle tenotomy is a treatment option for chronic tendinopathies which have not responded well to other treatments.
By John kiel
Evidence for Ultrasonic Tenotomy for Tendinopathy
Percutaneous needle tenotomy, sometimes referred to as Tenex, uses ultrasonic vibration of a needle to remove the necrotic tissue found in tendinopathy.
By Sports Medicine Review
Fluoroscopy vs Ultrasound Guidance for Corticosteroid Injections of the Hip
Corticosteroid injections (CSI) are a treatment option for patients with mild-to-moderate hip osteoarthritis and other causes of hip pain.
By Sports Medicine Review
Injection Locations for Adhesive Capsulitis
Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder is a common cause of shoulder pain which is frequently treated with corticosteroid injections.
By Sports Medicine Review
Review of Amniotic Fluid Injections
Amniotic stem cells can be used to to inject into joints to help repair chronic cartilage and tendon damage in patients.
By John kiel
Managing Refractory Tendinopathy: What is Ultrasound Guided Galvanic Electrolysis?
Ultrasound guided galvanic electrolysis is a procedure which consists of ultrasound-guided needle insertion and the application of electricity to pathologic tissue.
By Sports Medicine Review
Managing Refractory Tendinopathy (Part 3): Dextrose Prolotherapy
Dextrose prolotherapy is a treatment used to musculoskeletal conditions including tendinopathies via injection of dextrose into the pathologic tissue.
By John kiel
Managing Refractory Tendinopathy: Needle Tenotomy (Part 2)
Needle tenotomy is a treatment for tendonitis or tendinopathy that involves fenestrating the tendon repeatedly to promote healing
By Sports Medicine Review
Is Ketorolac (Toradol) a Safe and Effective Intra-Articular Injection?
Ketorolac, or Toradol, is an NSAID which can be used to treat various conditions and can be injected into joints and bursa to treat…
By Sports Medicine Review
A Review of Dextrose Prolotherapy and Clinically-based Evidence for Usage
Dextrose prolotherapy is a regenerative medicine procedure which involves injecting dextrose into pathologic tissues or tendons to promote healing.
By Sports Medicine Review
Evidence Behind Corticosteroid Injections of the Foot and Ankle
Corticosteroid injections, sometimes called cortisone, can be used for ankle arthritis, plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma, and tarsal tunnel syndrome among other foot and ankle…
By Sports Medicine Review
Evidence Behind Corticosteroid Injections of the Hip and Knee
Corticosteroid injections, sometimes called cortisone, can be used to treat hip and knee arthritis as well as other causes of hip and knee pain.
By Sports Medicine Review
Evidence Behind Injections on the Elbow, Wrist and Hand
Sports Med Review reviews the evidence behind cortisone injections of the hand, wrist and elbow among patients treated by orthopedic physicians.
By Sports Medicine Review
Frequency, Cartilage Loss and Common Complications of Corticosteroid Injections
Corticosteroid injections, sometimes called cortisone, are commonly used to treat joint disease but can negatively affect cartilage and have complications.
Radiology
By Sports Medicine Review
Diagnosing Osteoarthritis with a Knee Radiograph
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of knee pain and can easily be diagnosed with standard radiographs or xrays of the…
By Sports Medicine Review
A Review on Reading Lumbar X-rays
Lumbar xrays or radiographs can be used to help identify the cause of pain in patients presenting with back pain.
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Stress Radiographs of the Knee
Stress radiographs of the knee can be used by physicians to evaluate patients with knee pain for ligamentous injuries or arthritis.
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A Review on Reading Wrist X-rays
Wrist xrays or radiographs are commonly used by orthopedists to evaluate common causes of wrist pain and injuries and exclude fractures.
Regenerative
By Andrew Schleihauf
Stem Cell Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis is a common cause of knee pain that can be treated with stem cell therapy among many other options.
By John kiel
Paper Review: Intra-articular Saline vs Corticosteroids vs PRP vs Hyaluronic Acid for Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip injections are a common treatment for hip osteoarthritis and can include corticosteroids (CS), platelet rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid (HA)
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Review of Amniotic Fluid Injections
Amniotic stem cells can be used to to inject into joints to help repair chronic cartilage and tendon damage in patients.
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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Lateral Epicondylitis
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) can be used to treat Lateral Epicondylitis or tennis elbow by injecting your healthy blood around the diseased tendon.
Rehab
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Evidence Based Recovery Part 4: Medications And Supplements
Recovery from physical activity, weight training, and sports injuries can be enhanced with certain medications and supplements.
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Evidence Based Recovery (Part 3): Acupuncture, Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, Laser Therapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen
Sports medicine recovery includes acupuncture, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, laser therapy and hyperbaric oxygen among other treatments.
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Evidence Based Recovery (Part 2): Compression Garments, Heat, & Cold
Recovery from training and injury for athletes includes compression garments, heat and cold therapy among other options.
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Evidence Based Recovery: Massage Therapy, Foam Rolling and Stretching
Athlete recovery from sport training and injury includes modalities such as foam rolling, massage therapy and stretching among others.
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What is Iontophoresis?
Iontophoresis uses electricity to treat pathologic tissues and tendons such as tendinitis. It is commonly used by physical therapists.
Review
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Philips Lumify Ultrasound Review
We review the Lumify ultrasound by Philips, a single-probe, whole body transducer that is intuitive, easy to use and portable attaching to your cell…
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Changing the Game: The Butterfly iQ Ultrasound
We review the butterfly iQ Ultrasound, a single-probe, whole body transducer that is intuitive, easy to use and portable attaching to your cell phone…
Rheum
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Calcium Hydroxyapatite Deposition Disease
Calcium hydroxyapatite deposition disease, also known as CHDD, is a common cause of calcific tendonitis of the shoulder
Shoulder
By John kiel
Capsular Distension for Adhesive Capsulitis
Adhesive capsulitis, often called frozen shoulder, is a disease where the shoulder becomes stiff and painful. There are a variety of treatment options including…
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Diagnosing Posterior Labral Tears
Posterior labral tears are an injury to the cartilage in the shoulder and a cause of posterior shoulder pain diagnosed on MRI
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Quick Guide to Shoulder Ultrasound
Diagnostic ultrasound of the shoulder is a useful tool for sports medicine physicians to evaluate the muscles and tendons of the shoulder.
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Parsonage Turner Syndrome
Parsonage-Turner syndrome (PTS) is an uncommon neurological disorder characterized by upper extremity pain and weakness.
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Injection Locations for Adhesive Capsulitis
Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder is a common cause of shoulder pain which is frequently treated with corticosteroid injections.
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Management of Calcific Tendinopathy of the Rotator Cuff
Calcific tendinopathy refers to calcium deposits in tendons, most commonly in the shoulder which can present with shoulder pain.
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Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) accounts for most cases of TOS and is characterized by neuropathy of the brachial plexus.
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Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome refers to compression of the subclavian artery or vein as it passes through the thoracic outlet causing shoulder pain.
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6 Common Shoulder Conditions Every Physician Should Know
Common causes of shoulder pain seen by orthopedists include frozen shoulder, AC joint sprain, rotator cuff injuries and osteoarthritis
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Increasing Throwing Velocity in Baseball Pitchers: What is the Cost?
Increased throwing velocity among baseball pitchers can lead to overuse injuries of your throwing shoulder and elbow.
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A Concise Look at Shoulder Instability
Patients with shoulder instability may have a history of dislocation or just a sensation of instability and require prompt evaluation by a sports medicine…
Tendinopathy
By Greg Rubin
Trigger Finger Review
Trigger finger, a disease characterized by "locking" if your finger when flexed, is a benign condition that is commonly treated with a corticosteroid injection.
By Andrew Schleihauf
Treatment Options for De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, also known as chronic stenotic tenosynovitis and de Quervain’s disease, is a condition affecting the thumb extensor tendons and has many…
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Extensor Tendon Injuries of the Knee
Extensor tendon injuries of the knee refers to an injury to either the quadriceps tendon, patella or the patellar tendon.
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Triceps Tendon Injuries: An Uncommon Clinical Entity
Triceps tendon injuries, which can includes strain, tendinopathy, partial and complete tears, is a rare clinical phenomenon and cause of elbow pain.
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Managing Refractory Tendinopathy (Part 4): Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Shock Wave Therapy provides “shock waves” via mechanical, low energy sound waves to pathologic tissue to promote healing and reduce pain
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Managing Refractory Tendinopathy (Part 3): Dextrose Prolotherapy
Dextrose prolotherapy is a treatment used to musculoskeletal conditions including tendinopathies via injection of dextrose into the pathologic tissue.
By John kiel
Managing Refractory Tendinopathy: Needle Tenotomy (Part 2)
Needle tenotomy is a treatment for tendonitis or tendinopathy that involves fenestrating the tendon repeatedly to promote healing
By John kiel
Managing Refractory Tendinopathy: Topical Glyceryl Trinitrate
Tendinopathy or tendonitis can sometimes be treated with topical topical nitroglycerin or glyceryl trinitrate (TGN)
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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Lateral Epicondylitis
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) can be used to treat Lateral Epicondylitis or tennis elbow by injecting your healthy blood around the diseased tendon.
Thigh
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Introduction: Diagnostic Ultrasound of the Hamstring Muscle Group
Diagnostic ultrasound can be used to evaluate a spectrum of hamstring injuries from strains, tears and ruptures in athletes.
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Hamstring Injuries in Athletes
Hamstring injuries (HSI), including tears and strains, are common among athletes in sports involving high speed sprinting such as track and field, American football…
Training
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A Review of Overtraining Syndrome (OTS)
Overtraining syndrome (OTS) refers to athletes who have a mismatch between their training program, recovery time and performance.
Trauma
By Andrew Schleihauf
Closed Reduction Techniques for Elbow Dislocations
Elbow dislocations are common among adult and child athletes. Physicians should be familiar with various reduction techniques.
By Greg Rubin
Nasal Fractures
Nasal Fractures and other nasal injuries are common among athletes and sports medicine physicians should be familiar with diagnosis and management.
By Greg Rubin
Treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body and is made of a complex anatomical structure which are prone to rupture.
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A Quick Update on Knee Dislocations
Knee dislocations are a traumatic, catastrophic injury to the knee defined by loss of articulation between the femur and the tibia.
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Patellar Dislocation: Treatment Options
Patellar Dislocations are a fairly common cause of knee pain which can require reduction, physical therapy and sometimes surgery.
By John kiel
Patellar Dislocation Introduction and Diagnosis
Patellar dislocation, or knee cap dislocation, can occur due to minor or no trauma and is usually treated with reduction and physical therapy
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Evidence Behind the Non-Operative Management of Metacarpal Fractures
Metacarpal fractures, a common fracture of the hand, can often be managed without surgery by using appropriate reduction, splinting and bracing.
Ultrasound
By Andrew Schleihauf
Diagnostic Wrist and Hand Ultrasound
Ultrasound is an excellent imaging technique to investigate a wide range of conditions affecting the hand and wrist.
By John kiel
Capsular Distension for Adhesive Capsulitis
Adhesive capsulitis, often called frozen shoulder, is a disease where the shoulder becomes stiff and painful. There are a variety of treatment options including…
By John kiel
Percutaneous Ultrasound Guided Tenotomy Part 2: The Procedure
Percutaneous needle tenotomy is a treatment option for chronic tendinopathies which have not responded well to other treatments.
By John kiel
Evidence for Ultrasonic Tenotomy for Tendinopathy
Percutaneous needle tenotomy, sometimes referred to as Tenex, uses ultrasonic vibration of a needle to remove the necrotic tissue found in tendinopathy.
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Introduction: Diagnostic Ultrasound of the Hamstring Muscle Group
Diagnostic ultrasound can be used to evaluate a spectrum of hamstring injuries from strains, tears and ruptures in athletes.
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Fluoroscopy vs Ultrasound Guidance for Corticosteroid Injections of the Hip
Corticosteroid injections (CSI) are a treatment option for patients with mild-to-moderate hip osteoarthritis and other causes of hip pain.
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Quick Guide to Diagnostic Ultrasound of the Elbow
Diagnostic ultrasound of the elbow can be used to evaluate causes of elbow pain such as tennis elbow, golfers elbow and UCL injuries.
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Quick Guide to Shoulder Ultrasound
Diagnostic ultrasound of the shoulder is a useful tool for sports medicine physicians to evaluate the muscles and tendons of the shoulder.
By John kiel
Managing Refractory Tendinopathy: What is Ultrasound Guided Galvanic Electrolysis?
Ultrasound guided galvanic electrolysis is a procedure which consists of ultrasound-guided needle insertion and the application of electricity to pathologic tissue.
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Philips Lumify Ultrasound Review
We review the Lumify ultrasound by Philips, a single-probe, whole body transducer that is intuitive, easy to use and portable attaching to your cell…
By Sports Medicine Review
Changing the Game: The Butterfly iQ Ultrasound
We review the butterfly iQ Ultrasound, a single-probe, whole body transducer that is intuitive, easy to use and portable attaching to your cell phone…
Uncategorized
By John kiel
Paper Review: Intra-articular Saline vs Corticosteroids vs PRP vs Hyaluronic Acid for Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip injections are a common treatment for hip osteoarthritis and can include corticosteroids (CS), platelet rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid (HA)
