Released: 8-May-1998 12:00 AM EDT
24th Annual Meeting of The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Over 800 orthopaedic sports medicine specialists will attend the 24th Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. These experts, many of whom are team physicians for top flight collegiate and professional teams, are the recognized as leaders in the field of orthopaedic sports medicine.

Released: 13-Jun-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Highlights of AOSSM Annual Meeting
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine will hold its 24th Annual Meeting July 12-15 at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Included in this release are some highlights of the meeting.

12-Jul-1998 12:00 AM EDT
MRI and Kids: Findings of New Study May Prevent Unnecessary Surgery
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is the diagnostic tool of choice for detecting mensical tears in adults. In many cases, surgery is performed only after receiving positive MRI results confirming the findings of a physical exam. According to a study presented at the 24th Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre, the same does not hold true for children.

13-Jul-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Study Shows that Braces are Superior To Tape at Preventing and Minimizing Ankle Injuries
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

If you've ever sprained your ankle, you know that this relatively minor injury can become a major inconvenience. Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries, and account for a lot of missed sports participation. In an effort to prevent ankle sprains, many people turn to either taping the ankle or using a brace to provide support.

15-Jul-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Jump Training Program May Stem Rising Tide of Knee Injuries Among Female Athletes
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

To address the growing problem of serious knee injuries among female athletes, researchers at the Cincinnati Sportsmedicine Research and Education Foundation have studied the effects of a training program for female athletes to prevent serious knee injuries, and presented their findings at the 24th Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

15-Jul-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Are Braces Really Necessary after Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery?
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Although knee braces may be protective for patients who have torn their ACL and not undergone surgical reconstruction, their use after surgery is controversial. It is unclear whether braces are beneficial in preventing reinjury for surgical patients.

Released: 14-Apr-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Annual Meeting of American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

The 25th Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine will be held June 19 - 22, 1999 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Michigan.

Released: 26-May-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Tip sheet for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Annual Meeting
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

1- Why female athletes at the high school and college level are 4-6 times more likely to suffer a serious knee injury than their male counterparts? 2- Can cartilage be regenerated and transplanted? 3- What makes ice a good choice for relieving pain and swelling? 4- When should the helmet of a hockey player suspected of having a head injury be removed?

20-Jun-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Removal of An Injured Ice Hockey Player's Helmet May Lead to Serious Neck and Spine Injuries
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Over the past twenty years, the annual incidence of hockey related spinal injuries has increased markedly. The most common injury is to the cervical spine, which can result in paralysis or even death.

22-Jun-1999 12:00 AM EDT
High Rate of Serious Knee Injuries Among Female Athletes
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

The incidence of serious knee injuries among female athletes at the high school and college level is four to six times higher than that of their male counterparts. Most of these injuries involve tears of the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, which is the central ligament in the knee and provides strength and stability to the joint.

19-Jun-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Encompasses Broad Spectrum of Athletic Care
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

The specialty of orthopaedic sports medicine encompasses a broad spectrum of athletic care, from preparticipation physical exams to injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation to designing exercise programs to prevent injury. Since the AOSSM's founding in 1972, the care its members give has extended out from the team athlete to the weekend athlete.

Released: 24-Jun-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Why Ice Is Nice
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Several clinical studies have documented the effectiveness of using ice and compression after knee surgery, which decreases narcotic consumption, hospitalization, pain, swelling, inflammation, hematoma formation and drainage while it increases range of motion, compliance, and weight-bearing tolerance of the patient.

Released: 16-Sep-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Concussions in Sports: Treatment and Management
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Team physicians, coaches, athletic trainers and other health professionals working with athletes now have well-defined parameters for treating and managing athletes with concussions.

Released: 16-Nov-1999 12:00 AM EST
Treatment and Rehabilitation in Preventing Ankle Sprains
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Ankle sprains can sideline an athlete for weeks or months and make him or her more susceptible to reinjury, according to a new report published in the November/December 1999 issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Released: 25-Jan-2000 12:00 AM EST
Surgery Benefits Certain Chest Muscle Ruptures
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

In an attempt to build a "buff" physique with "cut" muscles, many men turn to weight lifting. Specific exercises like the bench press, which targets the pectoral muscles, may come with certain hazards. Trying to lift too much or doing too many repetitions of the exercise can lead to rupture of the pectoralis major muscle.

Released: 13-Feb-2012 9:00 AM EST
Steroid Injections Prove Effective in Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniations
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The use of epidural steroid injections may be a more efficient treatment option for lumbar disc herniations, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in San Francisco.

Released: 13-Feb-2012 9:00 AM EST
New Data Provides Direction for ACL Injured Knee Treatments
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction improves quality of life and sports functionality for athletes, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in San Francisco, CA.

Released: 13-Feb-2012 9:00 AM EST
Treatment for Hip Conditions Should Not Rest Solely on MRI Scans
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When it comes to treating people with hip pain, physicians should not replace clinical observation with the use of magnetic resonance images (MRI), according to research being presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty Day in San Francisco, CA.

Released: 13-Feb-2012 9:00 AM EST
Amateur Football Players Not Always Keen on Returning to Play After ACL Injuries
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Despite the known success rates of reconstructive Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery, the number of high school and collegiate football players returning to play may not be as high as anticipated, say researchers presenting at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in San Francisco, CA.

Released: 13-Feb-2012 9:00 AM EST
Elbow Position Not a Predictor of Injury
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Elbow position alone appeared to not affect injury rates and performance in college-level, male pitchers say researchers presenting at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in San Francisco, CA.

Released: 13-Feb-2012 9:00 AM EST
Delaying ACL Reconstruction in Kids May Lead to Higher Rates of Associated Knee Injuries
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kids treated more than 150 days after an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury have higher rates of other knee injuries, including medial meniscal tears, say researchers presenting at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty Day in San Francisco, CA.

Released: 13-Feb-2012 9:00 AM EST
Helmet Fit Critical to Preventing Concussion
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Concussions and the issues that can occur following one, continue to be a serious problem for football players. However, one simple game strategy: proper helmet fit, may be one of the easiest game winners for prevention, say researchers presenting their study at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in San Francisco.

Released: 13-Feb-2012 9:00 AM EST
PRP Treatment Aids Healing of Elbow Injuries
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As elbow injuries continue to rise, especially in pitchers, procedures to help treat and get players back in the game quickly have been difficult to come by. However, a newer treatment called platelet rich plasma (PRP) may pose hope, according to researchers presenting their findings at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day meeting in San Francisco.

Released: 11-Jul-2012 9:00 AM EDT
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Presents Prestigious Research Awards
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

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 seven grants during its Annual Meeting, July 12-15 in Baltimore, MD. As a leader in orthopaedic sports medicine, AOSSM annually provides more than $350,000 to research initiatives and projects around the country.

Released: 11-Jul-2012 9:00 AM EDT
Champ Baker, Jr., MD, Georgia-Based, Orthopaedic Surgeon Inducted into AOSSM Hall of Fame
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Champ L. Baker, Jr., MD, will be inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame at its’ Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD on Friday, July 13th. AOSSM Hall of Famers are individuals in the sports medicine community who have contributed immensely and set themselves apart from others in the field.

Released: 10-Jul-2012 9:00 AM EDT
Christopher D. Harner, MD, UPMC Orthopaedic Surgeon, Installed as AOSSM President
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Christopher D. Harner, MD, Medical Director for the UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medicine Center) Center for Sports Medicine will be installed as the 41st president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) on Saturday, July 14th, 2012, during the Society’s Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD (July 12th-15th).

Released: 11-Jul-2012 9:00 AM EDT
Oregon Sports Medicine Orthopaedist, Stanley L. James, MD Inducted into AOSSM Hall of Fame
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Studying the benefits and hazards of running was just one piece of Dr. Stanley L. James esteemed medical career. He will be inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame at its’ Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD on Friday, July 13th. AOSSM Hall of Famers are individuals in the sports medicine community who have contributed immensely and set themselves apart from others in the field.

11-Jul-2012 12:00 AM EDT
Concussions Affect College Players at High Rates Too
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

As interest in concussion rates and prevention strategies at all levels continues to grow, one population that appears to have increasing head injury rates is collegiate football players. Research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Baltimore highlights that the concussion rate in three college football programs has doubled in recent years.

11-Jul-2012 12:00 AM EDT
Non-Surgical Treatment of Common Shoulder Injury in Baseball Players May Increase Chances of Return-to-Play
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Surgically repairing a painful shoulder injury in baseball players known as a SLAP tear (superior labral) varies widely and often doesn’t allow for return to play at the same level as before the injury. However, researchers presenting their findings at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland suggest that nonsurgical treatment may be more beneficial.

11-Jul-2012 12:00 AM EDT
Osteoarthritis Risk Not Diminished in Double Bundle ACL Surgeries
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Osteoarthritis progression is not more likely in patients who have undergone single-bundle ACL reconstruction, says researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in Baltimore.

11-Jul-2012 12:00 AM EDT
Common Athletic Hip Disorder Increases Chances for Sports Hernia, Study Suggests
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

A sports hernia is a common cause of groin pain in athletes, however until lately little has been known as to why they occur. Researchers presenting their study today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Baltimore suggest that a type of hip condition (Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) might be a contributing cause.

11-Jul-2012 12:00 AM EDT
Hip Reconstruction Technique Provides Good Outcomes for Athletes
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

A common, painful hip condition in elite athletes may be able to be repaired with an improved surgical technique, according to researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland today.

11-Jul-2012 12:00 AM EDT
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy a Safe Option for Cartilage Damage
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

When it comes to treating cartilage tears in athletes, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a safe and effective method of treatment, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Baltimore.

11-Jul-2012 12:00 AM EDT
Undergoing Multiple ACL Surgeries Allows Patients to Regain Basic Function, But Not Full Activity
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Patients who undergo repeated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions, or repeat revision surgery, are unlikely to return to prior activity levels despite showing basic functional improvement according to research being presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting today.

Released: 24-Jul-2012 10:00 AM EDT
Famed MLB Pitcher, Tommy John, Joins Campaign to Prevent Youth Sports Injuries
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

The STOP Sports Injuries campaign (www.STOPSportsInjuires.org) is pleased to announce that famed, Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher, Tommy John, has joined in the fight to prevent youth sports injuries.

Released: 28-Aug-2012 7:00 AM EDT
Recommendations by NFL Team Physicians Suggest More Careful Use of Common Pain Reliever in Players
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Athletes have long been taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID), to help prevent or minimize pain during, before and after competition. However, recommendations by a task force developed through the NFL Team Physicians Society and published in the September/October issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, are asking medical professionals to take a closer look at the specific use of one NSAID, Ketorolac tromethamine (Toradol), in professional football players.

20-Mar-2013 8:00 AM EDT
Multiple ACL Surgery Techniques Effective in Helping Athletes Return to Play
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Orthopaedic surgeons have debated the effectiveness of the single versus double-bundle method of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair for years. However new data shows both techniques lead to similarly effective outcomes for patients, according to researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day in Chicago, IL.

20-Mar-2013 8:00 AM EDT
Hip Surgery Complication Rate Higher Than Previously Reported
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Outcomes after surgery have always been difficult to determine. Now a new case study on more than 500 hip procedures highlights that complication rates may be even higher than previous reports, say researchers presenting at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day in Chicago, IL.

20-Mar-2013 8:00 AM EDT
Newer SLAP Tear Surgery Gives Military Personnel Hope for Return to Active Duty
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day in Chicago, IL shows that biceps tenodesis surgery is safe and effective for individuals who had previously undergone unsuccessful arthroscopic SLAP (superior labral anterior posterior) tear repairs of the shoulder.

20-Mar-2013 8:00 AM EDT
Physical Activity During Youth May Help Reduce Fracture Risk In Old Age
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Get out there and regularly kick that soccer ball around with your kids, you may be helping them prevent a broken hip when they are older, say researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day in Chicago, IL.

20-Mar-2013 8:00 AM EDT
Return to Active Duty Not Likely After Allograft Treatment for Knee Defect
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Treatment of large cartilage knee defects with an allograft osteoarticular transplant (OATS) may not allow some military personnel to return to full active duty status, say researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day in Chicago, IL.

Released: 9-Jul-2013 12:00 PM EDT
AOSSM Presents Prestigious Research Awards at Annual Meeting
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

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 seven grants during its Annual Meeting, July 11-14 in Chicago, IL. As a leader in orthopaedic sports medicine, AOSSM annually provides more than $350,000 to research initiatives and projects around the country.

9-Jul-2013 1:00 PM EDT
Stress Fracture Risk May Be Modifiable
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Programs to improve movement patterns may help prevent stress fractures in athletes and military personnel, say researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL.

9-Jul-2013 1:00 PM EDT
Shoulder Surgery May Make Sense for Young Patients
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Arthroscopic bankart repair surgery is a cost-effective approach for patients suffering their first shoulder dislocation, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL.

9-Jul-2013 1:00 PM EDT
Corticosteroid Injections May Help Injured NFL Players Return to Play Sooner
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Corticosteroid injections may speed-up the return time for National Football League (NFL) players suffering high ankle sprains, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. Players treated with these injections typically returned 40% faster or approximately 10 days earlier than those not receiving the same treatment.

9-Jul-2013 1:00 PM EDT
Getting Enough ZZZs May Play a Part In Concussion Testing
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Athletes who didn’t get enough sleep the night before undergoing baseline concussion testing didn’t perform as well as expected, say researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL.

9-Jul-2013 2:00 PM EDT
Type of Helmet May Not Lower Concussion Risk
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Athletes who didn’t get enough sleep the night before undergoing baseline concussion testing didn’t perform as well as expected, say researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL.

9-Jul-2013 2:00 PM EDT
Baseball Players Enjoy Successful Long-Term Results after Elbow Surgery
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Baseball players undergoing ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) surgery are able to return to the same or higher level of competition for an extended period of time, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL.

9-Jul-2013 2:00 PM EDT
Second ACL Injuries 6 Times More Likely After Reconstruction
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) surgery is a common knee injury procedure, but the overall incidence rate of having to go through it again within 24 months is 6 times greater than someone who has never had an ACL tear, according to researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL.


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