In the Journals
November 12, 2018
Up to 1.9 million children are estimated to have concussions in the United States each year, and these injuries may be underreported among young…
In the Journals
November 12, 2018
Sustaining a concussion and/or a mild traumatic brain injury was tied to a higher risk for suicide, according to findings of a systematic review…
Meeting News
November 5, 2018
ORLANDO, Fla. — Young athletes with sports-related concussions who had poor sleep were more likely to experience greater symptom severity and a…
In the Journals
October 1, 2018
A decision-making aid that provides parents with information on minor head injuries through illustrations and charts helped them identify symptoms of…
In the Journals
September 25, 2018
Researchers found that 11% of “master” athletes had CVD, according to a study recently published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise…
Guidelines
September 6, 2018
The CDC published 19 recommendations in JAMA Pediatrics to assist physicians in diagnosing, treating and estimating the prognosis of mild traumatic…
Meeting News
August 22, 2018
Athletes with ADHD have a greater risk for anxiety and depression after a concussion, according to a study presented at the American Academy of…
In the Journals
August 14, 2018
Patients who had traumatic brain injury and initiated medical contact were at higher risk for suicide than those without TBI, according to findings…
In the Journals
August 9, 2018
CV screening identified diseases associated with sudden cardiac death in children who played soccer, according to a study published in The New…
Meeting News
July 8, 2018
SAN DIEGO — Female patients who received bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft had fewer graft retears compared with patients who received…
Meeting NewsPerspective
July 7, 2018
SAN DIEGO – Current criteria that evaluate the readiness of youth athletes to return to pivoting and cutting sports after ACL injury may not…
In the Journals
June 21, 2018
Among U.S. high school students, 15.1% reported at least one concussion in the prior year, with a higher prevalence among students who played on a…
Cover Story
Orthopedics Today, June 2018
When it comes to youth sports, often it is all about “keeping up with the Joneses.” Young athletes are specializing in a single sport at…
Point/Counter
Orthopedics Today, June 2018
Female athlete triad refers to the abnormal menses and affected bone health, such as increased risk of stress fractures and osteoporosis, that comes…
In the Journals
May 29, 2018
More than half of patients with mild traumatic brain injury who presented to the ED did not see a health care practitioner in the 3 months following…
From OT Europe
May 23, 2018
According to sources who spoke with Healio.com/Orthopedics, orthopedic surgeons should discuss the importance of hydration and educate patients who…
May 16, 2018
Multiple studies have found children’s participation in physical activities can make them healthier. At least several researchers have…
Meeting News
April 19, 2018
NEW ORLEANS — Following guidelines for athletes developed by the American Heart Association and other associations can minimize the risk for…
In the Journals
March 26, 2018
With the release of the hoverboard in 2015 came 26,854 injuries treated in United States EDs related to the product, with the most commonly affected…
In the JournalsPerspective
March 12, 2018
More than 50% of patients who completed baseline neurocognitive testing in sports-related concussion testing did not pass at least one of four…