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Boston Sports Medicine Leader Receives Top Award from AOSSM

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Lyle J. Micheli, MD, director of the Division of Sports Medicine at Children's Hospital Boston was presented with the 2011 Robert E. Leach Mr. Sports Medicine award during the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in San Diego, California on Saturday, July 9th. This prestigious award is given annually to honor those who have made a significant contribution to the world of sports medicine and includes a $5,000 donation to the winner’s charity of choice. It is one of the top awards the Society presents each year. Dr. Micheli is the 38th recipient of this distinguished award.

(PRWeb July 09, 2011)

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Loss of Motion after Knee Surgery May Increase Osteoarthritis Risk, Research Suggests

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT

The onset of osteoarthritis may be related to a loss of knee motion after reconstructive ACL surgery, as noted in new research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, July 7-10, 2011. Patients who showed motion limitations after surgery were more likely to develop arthritic changes in the knee.

(PRWeb July 09, 2011)

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Vitamin D Lower In NFL Football Players Who Suffered Muscled Injuries, Study Reports

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Vitamin D deficiency has been known to cause an assortment of health problems, a recent study being presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in San Diego today, suggests that lack of the vitamin might also increase the chance of muscle injuries in athletes, specifically NFL football players.

(PRWeb July 09, 2011)

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Study Shows Lace-up Ankle Braces Keep Athletes on the Court

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Lace-up ankle braces can reduce the occurrence of acute ankle injuries in male and female high school basketball players, according to research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in San Diego. The study demonstrated that the braces are effective for athletes both with and without a history of ankle injury.

(PRWeb July 08, 2011)

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New Research Points to a Possible Gender Link in Knee Injuries

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Gender may be associated with an increased risk of cartilage lesions in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injured knees, according to research being presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in San Diego.

(PRWeb July 07, 2011)

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Graft Size and Patient Age May Be Predictor of Need for Future ACL Revisions, Study Suggests

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT

A smaller sized hamstring graft in an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction patients less than 20 years old may increase revision rates, according to research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in San Diego today.

(PRWeb July 07, 2011)

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Previous Cancer History Increases Chances of Clotting Disorders After Knee Surgery, Study Suggests

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT

A history of cancer was a significant risk factor for developing blood clotting issues following knee arthroscopy, according to a study being presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in San Diego. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota analyzed the records of more than 12,000 patients who had undergone the common knee procedure.

(PRWeb July 07, 2011)

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Peter A. Indelicato, MD, Former University of Florida Team Doctor Installed as AOSSM President

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Peter A. Indelicato, MD, Wayne Huizenga Professor and Chief of Sports Medicine for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at the University of Florida will be installed as the 40th president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) on Saturday, July 9th, 2011, during the Society’s Annual Meeting in San Diego, California (July 7th-10th).

(PRWeb July 05, 2011)

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Sandy Kirkley, MD, Leader in Clinical Research, Inducted into AOSSM Hall of Fame

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Alexandra (Sandy) Kirkley, MD, will be posthumously inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame, Friday, July 8th during its Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. AOSSM Hall of Famers are individuals in the sports medicine community who have contributed immensely and set themselves apart from others in the field.

(PRWeb July 05, 2011)

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Champion of High School Athletes, Clarence L. Shields, MD, Inducted into AOSSM Hall of Fame

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Clarence L. Shields, MD, associate clinical professor at the University of Southern California, Department of Orthopaedics, will be inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame, Friday, July 8th during its Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. The Hall of Fame honor recognizes members of the orthopaedic sports medicine community who have significantly contributed to the specialty.

(PRWeb July 05, 2011)

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Leading Knee Surgeon, Rene Verdonk, MD, Inducted into AOSSM Hall of Fame

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Rene Verdonk, MD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology at the Ghent University Hospital, Belgium, will be inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame, Friday, July 8th during its Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. The Hall of Fame honor recognizes members of the orthopaedic sports medicine community who have significantly contributed to the specialty.

(PRWeb July 05, 2011)

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American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Presents Prestigious Research Awards at Annual Meeting

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMT

In order to recognize and encourage cutting-edge research in key areas of orthopaedic sports medicine, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) will present nine research awards and two grants during its Annual Meeting, July 7-10 in San Diego, California. As a leader in orthopaedic sports medicine, AOSSM annually provides more than $300,000 to research initiatives and projects around the country.

(PRWeb July 05, 2011)

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Cleveland Clinic, Kaiser Permanente and Professional Baseball Athletic Trainer Society (PBATS) Join Campaign to Prevent Youth Sports Injuries

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

The STOP Sports Injuries campaign (http://www.STOPSportsInjuires.org) continues to expand with more than 130 organizations pledging their support to advocate healthy play for young athletes.

(PRWeb April 20, 2011)

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Misguided Public Perception on What Tommy John Surgery Can Do for Pitching Performance Apparent in New Study

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Despite known risks and outcomes of the common elbow procedure known as Tommy John surgery, parents, coaches and players still have incorrect assumptions regarding player performance, say researchers presenting their study at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day in San Diego, CA (February 19th).

(PRWeb February 19, 2011)

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Specialized Blood Plasma Treatment Does Not Improve Rotator Cuff Healing, Study Finds

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Improving healing after a rotator cuff tendon repair is an ongoing problem for orthopaedic surgeons world-wide. Researchers, presenting a study at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day in San Diego (February 19th) found that one of the latest tools for healing injuries, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), does not make a big difference.

(PRWeb February 19, 2011)

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Study Shows Young Patients May Benefit from Microfracture Knee Procedures

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Surgical treatment using microfracture for pediatric knee injury repair may improve activity outcomes, according to research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day in San Diego (February 19).

(PRWeb February 19, 2011)

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Weight Loss Improves Knee Pain from Common Arthritic Condition, Study Says

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Knee pain related to osteoarthritis (OA) is a common complaint among obese individuals and retired professional athletes, especially former NFL players, but researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day program (February 19th) say they have a simple solution: lose weight.

(PRWeb February 19, 2011)

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Hamstring Grafts Prove More Effective in ACL Knee Reconstruction, Study Says

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Patients receiving anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee reconstruction with a hamstring tendon graft rather than a knee tendon graft were less likely to suffer from pain and mobility issues 15 years after surgery, say researchers presenting a study today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day in San Diego, California (February 19).

(PRWeb February 19, 2011)

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New 10-Year Study Confirms Too Many Pitches Strike Out Youth Athletes Early

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

For years, sports medicine professionals have talked about youth pitching injuries and the stress the motion causes on developing bones and muscles. In a new, 10-year study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers showed that participants who pitched more than 100 innings in a year were 3.5 times more likely to be injured.

(PRWeb February 01, 2011)

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Concussed High School Athletes who Receive Neuropsychological Testing Sidelined Longer

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:30:00 GMT

When computerized neuropsychological testing is used, high school athletes suffering from a sports-related concussion are less likely to be returned to play within one week of their injury, according to a recent study in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.

(PRWeb December 29, 2010)

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Start Playing Smart Before You Hit the Ice

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:40:00 GMT

With the onset of winter chill comes a growing number of athletes lacing up the skates and taking to the ice. Hockey is already a major professional sport in North America, and continues to gain popularity in young athletes. The STOP Sports Injuries campaign wants to educate players, coaches and parents to pay attention to the risks of the game, especially concussions, and offer suggestions for preventing injuries.

(PRWeb December 21, 2010)

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Spike Volleyball Injuries Before They Block Players' Fun on the Court

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Volleyball has grown quickly since its inception 115 years ago, including more than 400,000 high school student players today. With this increased participation comes increased numbers of injuries. The STOP Sports Injuries campaign, along with our growing number of collaborators, hopes to bring attention to his growing epidemic by educating individuals on the importance of preventing overuse and traumatic injuries in young athletes.

(PRWeb December 07, 2010)

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NFL Players With Concussions Now Sidelined Longer

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:00:00 GMT

NFL players with concussions now stay away from the game significantly longer than they did in the late 1990s and early 2000s, according to research in Sports Health (owned by American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and published by SAGE).

(PRWeb October 13, 2010)

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Return of Football Season Brings Attention to High Injury Rates and Need for Prevention

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT

Educating young people and parents crucial to keeping kids safe

(PRWeb September 08, 2010)

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Parents Can Serve Up an Ace by Being Aware of Preventable Tennis Injuries for Junior Players

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:08:28 GMT

With more than 27 million players, tennis continues to be one of America’s fastest growing sports with participation having increased by more than 43 percent since 2000. With this increase in participation, injuries are also increasing. The STOP Sports Injuries campaign (http://www.STOPSportsInjuries.org) and its collaboration of nearly 60 supporters, including national health and safety organizations, hospitals, sports medicine practices and sporting organizations are attempting to educate the public about the importance of preventing athletic overuse and trauma injuries, especially in kids.

(PRWeb September 01, 2010)

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Keep Young Athletes Hydrated to Ward Off Heat Illness

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:54:19 GMT

Recent U.S. heat wave prompts calls for regular water consumption during vigorous outdoor activities

(PRWeb July 28, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/STOP/Sports-Injuries/prweb4321754.htm

Early ACL Surgery in Kids Would Save $30 Million & Prevent Thousands of Secondary Injuries, Study Says

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:01:00 GMT

Nearly $30 million a year would be saved in hospital charges if early rather than delayed ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction surgery was performed on pediatric patients, according to a study presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island.

(PRWeb July 18, 2010)

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New Study Finds Major League Pitchers 34 Percent More Likely to be Injured than Fielders

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:01:00 GMT

Overall More Than 74 Percent of All MLB Injuries Occur Before All-Star Break

(PRWeb July 18, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/AOSSM/MLB_Injuries/prweb4257424.htm

Champ Baker, MD, Georgia-Based, Orthopaedic Surgeon named Mr. Sports Medicine

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Champ L. Baker, Jr., MD, was presented with the 2010 Robert E. Leach Mr. Sports Medicine award during the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday, July 17th.

(PRWeb July 17, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Champ_Baker/AOSSM/prweb4257254.htm

More Research Needed to Verify Effectiveness of ACL and Knee Injury Prevention Programs, Study Says

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:01:00 GMT

The jury is still out on the effectiveness of prevention programs for knee injuries in young athletes, according to a study presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.

(PRWeb July 17, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Injury_Prevention/AOSSM/prweb4257444.htm

Simple, Accurate In-Office Tool Predicts Athletes at High-risk for ACL Injury, Study Details

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:01:00 GMT

Previously, determining athletes at high-risk for ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries required expensive and complex laboratory-based motion analysis systems, such as those used in creating video games. But a new study presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting, offers physicians a low-cost, in-office, tool to help identify athletes at increased risk.

(PRWeb July 16, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ACL_Injury/AOSSM/prweb4257414.htm

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Presents Prestigious Research Awards at Annual Meeting

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT

(PRWeb July 15, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/AOSSM/Awards/prweb4256994.htm

Robert Stanton, MD, Connecticut-Based, Orthopaedic Surgeon Installed as AOSSM President

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:12:44 GMT

Robert A. Stanton, MD will be installed as the 39th president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) on Saturday, July 17, 2010, during the Society’s Annual Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island (July 15th-18th).

(PRWeb July 13, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Robert_Stanton/AOSSM/prweb4256874.htm

Ski Safety Pioneer, Robert P. Mack, MD Inducted into AOSSM Hall of Fame

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:05:24 GMT

Sports medicine leader and ski safety pioneer, Robert P. Mack, MD, will be inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame, Friday, July 16th during its Annual Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island.

(PRWeb July 13, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Robert_Mack/AOSSM/prweb4256784.htm

Excitement of FIFA World Cup Prompts Call to STOP Sports Injuries

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Preventing youth sports injuries will help keep kids in the game for life

(PRWeb June 12, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/stop-sports-injuries/soccer/prweb4124624.htm

Young Athletes Overuse Their Bodies and Strike Out Too Early

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:19:47 GMT

Healthcare, Business Leaders and Professional Athletes Join Forces to Help Young Athletes Play Safe and Stay Healthy.

(PRWeb June 11, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/06/prweb3816224.htm

New Study Finds 70 Percent of Able-bodied Hockey Players Have Abnormal Hip and Pelvis MRIs

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:01:00 GMT

Seventy percent of healthy professional and collegiate hockey players had abnormal hip and pelvis MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging), even though they had no symptoms of injury, according to a study presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day in New Orleans, (March 13). The study’s surprising findings could serve as a warning for surgeons to not depend excessively on imaging when diagnosing patients.

(PRWeb March 13, 2010)

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Minimally Invasive Sports Hernia Repair May Get Athletes ‘Back in the Game’ Faster, Study Says

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:01:00 GMT

A new minimally invasive sports hernia repair gets athletes back in the game 3 times faster than the traditional repair, according to a new study presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day in New Orleans, (March 13).

(PRWeb March 13, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Sports_hernia/Athletes/prweb3700604.htm

15 Years After ACL Knee Reconstruction, 84% of Male Patients Still Highly Active, Study Says

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:01:00 GMT

Eighty-four percent of males who had ACL knee (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction with a patellar tendon (the tendon that attaches the knee to the front of the tibia or shin bone) graft continue at a high level of activity 15 years later, according to a study presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in New Orleans, Louisiana (March 13). Additionally, these patients have not developed severe osteoarthritis and their knees remain stable.

(PRWeb March 13, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ACL_Knee_Reconstruction/Leo_Pinczewski_MD/prweb3700634.htm

"Tommy John" Elbow Reconstruction 95% Successful with Grown Teen Pitchers, Study Says

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:01:00 GMT

A new study presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Specialty Day in New Orleans, (March 13), found that 95 percent of skeletally mature high school pitchers were satisfied with their "Tommy John" elbow reconstruction surgery. Almost as many, (94.7 percent) returned to competitive baseball.

(PRWeb March 13, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/elbow_reconstruction/teen_pitchers/prweb3700664.htm