Sports Medicine Leader and University of North Carolina Team Physician,...
Timothy N. Taft, MD will be inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame at its’ Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA on Friday, July 11th. AOSSM Hall of Famers...
View ArticleUniversity of Chicago Team Physician and AJSM Editor-in-Chief, Bruce Reider,...
Bruce Reider, MD, prominent sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon and University of Chicago team physician was inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame...
View ArticleRenowned Orthopaedic Researcher, Steven P. Arnoczky, DVM, Inducted Into AOSSM...
Steven P. Arnoczky, DVM, prominent sports medicine researcher from Michigan State University (MSU) was inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame at its...
View ArticleAOSSM Presents Prestigious Research Awards at Annual Meeting
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 ten research awards and...
View ArticleRobert A. Arciero, MD, Installed as 43rd AOSSM President
Robert A. Arciero, MD will be installed as the 43nd president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) on Saturday, July 12th, 2014, during the Society’s Annual Meeting in...
View ArticleYoung Athletes Should Consider the Benefits of ACL Surgery
Young patients who wait for ACL surgery may be at increased risk for secondary knee injuries, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM)...
View ArticleEntering MLB Early May Increase Elbow Surgery Risk
The common elbow surgery made famous by Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher, Tommy John, definitely does its job to return pitchers to the mound, but risks for having the surgery may be able to be...
View ArticleNew Research Identifies Risk Factors for Little League Shoulder
As cases of Little League Shoulder (LLS) occur more frequently, the need for additional information about the causes and outcomes of the condition has become clear. Researchers presenting at the...
View ArticleStabilizing Shoulder Surgery Helps NFL Players Return to the Game
Shoulder instability is a common injury in football players but the rate of return to play has not been regularly determined following surgery. A new study, discussed at the American Orthopaedic...
View ArticleIntercollegiate Contact Athletes with Shoulder Instability Return to...
College athletes experiencing in-season shoulder instability regularly return to play within one week of injury, but developed recurrent instability in 63% of cases, according to research presented...
View ArticleNew Study May Identify Risk Factors for ACL Re-injury
Re-tearing a repaired knee Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) happens all too frequently, however a recent study being presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM)...
View ArticleACL Reconstructions May Last Longer With Autografts
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstructions occur more than 200,000 times a year, but the type of material used to create a new ligament may determine how long you stay in the game, say...
View ArticleGenetic Factors May Be Responsible for Slowing Concussion Recovery in Athletes
Athletes with a certain genetic make-up are prone to a longer recovery period from concussions, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM)...
View ArticleResearchers Highlight Shoulder and Elbow Injury Possibility in Youth Players
Pitching speed, player’s height, and pitching for multiple teams may correlate with a history of shoulder and elbow injuries, according to new research released today at the American Orthopaedic...
View ArticleYoung Athletes at Greater Risk for Re-Injury after ACL Surgery
One in three young athletes who undergo ACL surgery experiences re-injury, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Specialty Day. The...
View ArticlePain Injections for Hip Arthroscopy Patients May Not Predict Surgical Outcomes
How best to treat and recover from complicated hip injuries is a growing field in orthopaedic medicine. While diagnostic hip injections are commonly performed for patients with labral tear to confirm...
View ArticleNo Need to Delay Rotator Cuff Surgery, Study Shows
Delaying rotator cuff surgery on patients with shoulder stiffness may not be necessary, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM)...
View ArticleFor Type V AC Joint Injuries, Early Surgery May Not Be the Best Approach
Early surgery may not be the best treatment option for patients with Type V AC joint injuries, according to new research from Tripler Army Medical Center. The study, presented today at the American...
View ArticleNew Way to Evaluate Meniscus Tear Outcomes
An individual’s meniscus (cushion in the knee) is one of the most important ligaments in the leg providing stability, load bearing and preservation of the knee joint. Researchers presenting their...
View ArticleACL Failure Risks Increased in Young Patients Using Allografts
Rising rates of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in younger athletes have forced researchers and surgeons to better analyze and investigate ways to improve treatment and longevity of the...
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