Category: Sports Medicine

Platelet rich plasma returned most athletes to play after partial ulnar collateral ligament tears

Posted on February 14, 2012

Researchers reported a 94% return to play for athletes who underwent platelet rich plasma injections for partial ulnar collateral ligament tears, according to Scott A. Crow, MD, who presented the study at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 2012 Specialty Day here. “The ulnar collateral ligament is under tremendous stress during high velocity throwing …

Epidural steroid injection returns most professional football players to the field

Posted on February 14, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO – Researchers found an 89% success rate of epidural steroid injection treatment for acute lumbar disk herniation in professional football players, according to Aaron J. Krych, MD at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 2012 Specialty Day Meeting, here. “Acute lumbar disc herniation is relatively common in athletes, especially those playing contact …

Platelet-rich plasma: For now, more questions than answers

Posted on July 14, 2010

It is controversial, diverse and potentially revolutionary. But what do we know about it? Though much has been made of treatment involving platelet-rich plasma – from efficacy to formulations, hype, uses and potential – relatively little data exists to firmly support or refute its capabilities. The very nature of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) …

Less ACL strain found with cleat and natural grass shoe-surface combination

Posted on January 21, 2010

A recent study by investigators from Hospital for Special Surgery shows that athletes making a cut on natural grass while wearing cleats may put less strain on their ACL. Using cadaveric models, the investigators examined the strain placed on the ACL during the following shoe-surface interactions: Astroturf and turf shoe; …

External rotation, supraspinatus strength related to injury in baseball pitchers

Posted on July 11, 2009

By Lee Beadling 1st on the web (July 14, 2009) KEYSTONE, Colo. — An investigation of professional baseball pitchers has revealed a significant association between external rotation strength, both seated and prone, and supraspinatus strength and injuries requiring surgical intervention. “It has been theorized that an imbalance between the relatively strengthened internal …

Good results seen at 17 years follow-up of more than 1,000 mosaicplasty cases

Posted on July 11, 2009

A 10 year follow-up of athletes treated with the procedure showed that 83% returned to sports. by Gina Brockenbrough MIAMI— Long-term follow-up has shown mosaicplasty to be a successful option for treating full-thickness defects in the knee and other weight-bearing joints. Since its first clinical application in 1992, several researchers …

FAI: An emerging problem in orthopedics that can have a major clinical impact

Posted on June 11, 2009

Introduction Back when I was a high-school tailback — 150 lbs soaking wet — the only hip problems I remember were groin pulls and hip pointers. Decades later, everything became a labral tear. Sure, dysplasia was recognized as a cause of hip pain and labral tears. But not until relatively …

The role of platelet-rich plasma in connective tissue repair

Posted on June 11, 2009

ORTHOPEDICS TODAY 2009; 29:26 Plate-rich plasma (PRP) is generically defined as an increase (above baseline) in the concentration of platelets and their associated growth factors. While the clinical benefits of PRP in enhancing the healing of musculoskeletal tissues are only beginning to be explored, the substantial amount of basic science data …

Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Today’s Athlete: A Growing Concern

Posted on November 18, 2008

By Seth A. Cheatham, MD; Robert G. Hosey, MD; Darren L. Johnson, MD ORTHOPEDICS 2008; 31:1014 October 2008 The use of anabolic steroids in professional athletes has been a concern for a long time; however, the rise in use by younger athletes is especially troubling. Physician-guided education is vital to the creation of an …

Microfracture success depends not only on the operation but rehabilitation as well

Posted on November 10, 2007

Surgeon shares pearls for optimal results with using microfracture to repair articular cartilage. By Tina DiMarcantonio ORTHOPEDICS TODAY 2007; 27:34 To achieve satisfactory results with microfracture, one expert suggests the following: Adhere to the selection criteria, follow the appropriate procedure and always prescribe standard rehabilitation for 8 weeks postoperatively. “When we started …