SPORTS MEDICINE ARTICLES IN THE NEWS

Ohio’s New Concussion Law: FAQ
The new legislation states that if an athlete exhibits signs of a concussion while participating in an athletic event, the athlete will be removed from participation by the coach, referee, or YSO official. The athlete will not be allowed to return-to-play on the same day he/she was removed from activity under any circumstances. NationwideChildrens.org

 

D.J. Hayden overcomes near-death experience to become 12th pick of NFL draft
Hayden was just moments from death after an on-field collision with a teammate in practice tore a blood vessel off the back of his heart. He was rushed into immediate surgery for a tear of the inferior vena cava…The injury is 95 percent fatal in the field, according to doctors. Fox Sports

 

Why We Need Marathons
The finish line at a marathon is a small marvel of fellowship. Everyone is there to celebrate how much stronger the runners are than they ever thought they could be. The fact that other people can run this far makes us believe we can run that far. It’s a happy thought. It makes us all feel a little bit stronger. Washington Post

 

First NBA player with Multiple Sclerosis takes the court
“Don’t believe it’s a crippling disease that will just handle you the rest of your life,” says Chris Wright. “Yeah, there may be limitations, but you can still live your life. And I just wear that sign on my chest proudly, and you know, I’m a part of the MS society.” CNN.com

 

NHL’s headshot suspensions are still too light
On the day word leaked out that Blake Geoffrion is being forced to consider retirement because of the fractured skull he suffered in an AHL game in November, the NHL handed down a four-game suspension to Corey Perry for his hit on Minnesota’s Jason Zucker. SI.com

 

Mike Napoli reveals hip condition: Avascular Necrosis
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli revealed Tuesday that he has avascular necrosis in both hips, the same degenerative condition that ended the career of two-sport star Bo Jackson. AVN is a progressive, degenerative disorder that kills bone tissue, caused by a blockage or loss of blood flow to a joint or bone. ESPN

 

RG3 will rebound after major surgery, surgeon says
Dr. Mark Adickes is an orthopedic surgeon who performed surgery on Robert Griffin III to repair a torn ACL in 2009. He is also a former NFL offensive lineman. He writes that he isn’t concerned about RGIII’s ability to play again the way he did before. Fox Sports

 

Can Chris Carpenter Ever Recover from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
The Cardinals announced Tuesday that Carpenter would miss the 2013 season after a recurrence of shoulder problems. He missed the bulk of 2012 after surgery to repair thoracic outlet syndrome, resulting in the removal of a rib to open up space in the area. The Bleacher Report

 

Seau Diagnosed With Disease Caused by Hits to Head
A team of independent researchers who did not know they were studying Junior Seau’s brain all concluded he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative disease typically caused by multiple hits to the head. ABC News

 

Is Tennis As Clean As You Think Regarding PEDs?
After the revelation of Lance Armstrong’s systematic doping, another popular international endurance sport is under heavy scrutiny: Tennis. Roger Federer, the all-time leader in Grand Slam titles, is among the world’s top players calling for improved screening methods. The Post Game

 

Celtics’ Jeff Green shows heart in comeback
Diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm and needing surgery as soon as possible, Green was among those who doubted he would ever return. “I show the scar off whenever I can,” he says. “It is a part of me now. I love it. It is a reminder that I’ve battled something that a lot of people doubted I was going to come back from.” Boston.com

 

Student athletes’ deaths prompt new workout guidelines
The most dangerous time for amateur athletes may not be during the heat of the game or rigorous practices. Several college football players have died during conditioning workouts since 2000…There were no deaths in practices or games. Now, health & sports professionals are seeking to make conditioning sessions just as safe. CBS News

 

5 Years After Being Paralyzed, Brock Mealer Prepares To Walk The Aisle At His Wedding
These days, Mealer is bothered by how his arms flail…But the arms, regardless of their motion, have never been the issue. It’s about everything that goes along with it when you’re paralyzed from the waist down, one day at a time. The Post Game

 

Female Athletes Talk Body Image & How Sports Builds Confidence
“Young girls out there need to be educated that the celebrities they see on magazines…you just shouldn’t strive to be that way,” says Laila Ali, Women’s Sports Foundation president. “That’s why it’s so great for young girls out there to look at these athletes.” Yahoo Sports

 

Should Young Athletes Be Screened for Heart Risk?
Sudden cardiac arrest in a young person usually stems from a structural defect of the heart. The most frequent cause is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a thickening of the heart muscle. The problem is that those who are at risk are hard to spot. NY Times

 

Getting Injured Players Back on the Field
By Dr. Riley Williams: As an orthopedic surgeon  specializing in sports medicine, one of the most common requests I hear from patients is, “Doctor, please treat me like one of your professional athletes.” The reality is that sports med doctors seldom use radically different treatment strategies for pro athletes. NY Times

 

A different game in Canada
Concussion-related issues exist both in the Canadian Football League & the NFL. Grown men bang heads in both leagues, though the CFL game is home to fewer violent hits and a smaller percentage of former players suffering the effects of traumatic brain injuries. ESPN

 

The Amputee QB
After his right leg was amputated, experts suggested Jacob Rainey give up football and try channeling his energies into the Paralympics.The QB wasn’t interested. “I’d rather play football…It’s just my mentality. When people tell me I can’t do something, the stubbornness I have just pushes me forward.”  NY Times

 

How to train like an Olympian
Ever watch an Olympic athlete row, run or ride across the finish line of an event and think to yourself, “I could do that?” If so, you’ve likely never met an Olympian, let alone spent a week in his or her sneakers. Forbes.com

 

 

The Blurry Line Between Sports And Assault
With all the attention to Hamels’ beaning, Saints’ bounty scandal, & NHL enforcers, the ostensibly criminal violence league rules often sanction during games are under a bigger microscope…there is a fine line between competitive drive & injurious intent. The Post Game

 

The FIFA 11+ Program to prevent Soccer Injury
In a scientific study with almost 2,000 female youth players, teams performing “11+” at least twice a week had 30-50% fewer injured players than teams who warmed up as usual. Fifa.com 

 

 

Athletes embrace cutting-edge doctors, methods to speed recovery
The menu of treatment options for sports injuries has never been richer, as old staples such as ACL & Tommy John surgeries have been joined by new alternatives: prolotherapy, PRP, & minimally invasive surgery. USA Today

 

Featured Archived Blog Articles:

The Pat Summitt Foundation: Alzheimer’s Research
The problem with Tommy John surgery: ESPN.com
Teens’ concussion risk not limited to football: Reuters Health
Gretchen Bleiler reacts to Sarah Burke’s head injury: Yahoo Sports
Offseason ACL Rehab is no Joke in the NFL: NationalFootballPost.com
Univ. of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Prolotherapy Treatment of Ligamentous Laxity
Can the NHL Curb the Concussions? ESPN.com
ACSM: Guidelines on Quantity and Quality of Exercise
For Women in Sports, ACL Injuries Take Toll: NY Times
NSF International: Find dietary supplements free of athletic banned substances
Guidelines to Prevent Sudden Death in Young Athletes: US News Health
The Female Athlete Triad: Information from the Female Athlete Triad Coalition
Concussion Legislation in the United States: See map at KnowConcussion.org

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