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Baseline Time to Stabilization Identifies Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture Risk in Collegiate Athletes
Conclusion: Collegiate athletes with slower baseline backward time to stabilization were at increased risk of ACL rupture. (Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: DuPrey, K. M., Liu, K., Cronholm, P. F., Reisman, A. S., Collina, S. J., Webner, D., Kaminski, T. W. Tags: Proprioception/Balance, Knee ligaments, ACL Source Type: research

A Randomized Clinical Trial to Assess the Clinical Effectiveness of a Measured Objective Tensioning Device in Hamstring Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Conclusion: Measured tensioning of hamstring ACL grafts during fixation does not improve clinical outcome or knee laxity postoperatively when compared with conventional tensioning maneuvers. (Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Grunau, P. D., Arneja, S., Leith, J. M. Tags: Knee ligaments, ACL Source Type: research

The Effect of Autologous Hamstring Graft Diameter on the Likelihood for Revision of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Conclusion: In this study, within the range of 7.0 to 9.0 mm, there was a 0.82 times lower likelihood of being a revision case with every 0.5-mm incremental increase in graft diameter. (Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Spragg, L., Chen, J., Mirzayan, R., Love, R., Maletis, G. Tags: Knee ligaments, ACL Source Type: research

Prevalence of Sport Specialization in High School Athletics: A 1-Year Observational Study
Conclusion: Classification method and school size influenced the prevalence of specialization in high school athletes. Highly specialized athletes were more likely to report a history of overuse knee or hip injuries. Participating in a single sport for more than 8 months per year appeared to be an important factor in the increased injury risk observed in highly specialized athletes. (Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Bell, D. R., Post, E. G., Trigsted, S. M., Hetzel, S., McGuine, T. A., Brooks, M. A. Tags: Clinical assessment/Grading scales, Epidemiology, Athletic training, Pediatric sports medicine Epidemiology and Injury Prevention Source Type: research

Epidemiology of Injuries in United States High School Track and Field: 2008-2009 Through 2013-2014
Conclusion: Injury rates varied by event, sex, and competition versus practice exposure. To increase effectiveness, targeted strategies for injury prevention should be driven by an understanding of such differences. Because many track and field injuries are overuse/chronic across sexes and for both competitions and practices, coaches and athletic trainers should be adept at recognizing early injury symptoms, intervene to treat minor injuries in order to prevent severe injuries, and ensure the prompt diagnosis and management of all injuries. (Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Pierpoint, L. A., Williams, C. M., Fields, S. K., Comstock, R. D. Tags: Track/Field, Epidemiology, Athletic training, Running Epidemiology and Injury Prevention Source Type: research

Risk of Injuries in Paralympic Track and Field Differs by Impairment and Event Discipline: A Prospective Cohort Study at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
Conclusion: This is the first prospective cohort study examining injury IRs and associated factors in the sport of athletics at the Paralympic Games. Injury patterns were specific to the event discipline and athlete impairment. The majority of injuries occurred to the thigh (ambulant athletes) or shoulder/clavicle (wheelchair or seated athletes) and did not result in time loss. (Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Blauwet, C. A., Cushman, D., Emery, C., Willick, S. E., Webborn, N., Derman, W., Schwellnus, M., Stomphorst, J., Van de Vliet, P. Tags: Track/Field, Epidemiology, Injury prevention Epidemiology and Injury Prevention Source Type: research

Prevalence of Knee Osteoarthritis in 100 Athletically Active Veteran Soccer Players Compared With a Matched Group of 100 Military Personnel
Conclusion: Veteran soccer players had a higher sonographic prevalence of knee OA but better pain scores than a matched group of athletically active military personnel. (Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Paxinos, O., Karavasili, A., Delimpasis, G., Stathi, A. Tags: Knee, general, Aging athlete, Imaging, diagnostic ultrasound, Football (Soccer) Epidemiology and Injury Prevention Source Type: research

Minimalist Running Shoes and Injury Risk Among United States Army Soldiers
Conclusions: Soldiers who chose to wear MRS were younger and had higher physical performance scores compared with soldiers wearing TRS. When these differences are controlled, use of MRS does not appear to be associated with higher or lower injury risk in this population. (Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Grier, T., Canham-Chervak, M., Bushman, T., Anderson, M., North, W., Jones, B. H. Tags: Epidemiology, Injury prevention, Foot, Muscle injuries, Running Epidemiology and Injury Prevention Source Type: research

Trends in the Presentation, Management, and Outcomes of Little League Shoulder
Conclusion: Little League shoulder is being diagnosed with increasing frequency. While most common in male baseball pitchers, the condition can occur in females, youth catchers, other baseball positions players, and tennis players. Concomitant elbow pain may be seen in up to 13%. After rest and physical therapy, recurrent symptoms may occur in a small subset of patients (7%), generally 3 to 6 months after return to sports. Almost one-third of LLS patients had GIRD, and this group had approximately three times higher probability of recurrence compared with those without GIRD. (Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Heyworth, B. E., Kramer, D. E., Martin, D. J., Micheli, L. J., Kocher, M. S., Bae, D. S. Tags: Pediatric sports medicine, Baseball/Softball, Shoulder, general Source Type: research

Biomechanical Role of Capsular Continuity in Superior Capsule Reconstruction for Irreparable Tears of the Supraspinatus Tendon
Conclusion: SCR with side-to-side suturing completely restored the superior stability of the shoulder joint by establishing posterior continuity between the graft, residual infraspinatus tendon, and underlying shoulder capsule. Clinical Relevance: Side-to-side suturing between the graft, residual infraspinatus tendon, and underlying shoulder capsule is recommended for SCR in patients with irreparable supraspinatus tendon tears to restore superior stability after surgery. (Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Mihata, T., McGarry, M. H., Kahn, T., Goldberg, I., Neo, M., Lee, T. Q. Tags: Shoulder, instability, Biomechanics, tendon, Shoulder, rotator cuff Source Type: research

Hemiarthroplasty Versus Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Shoulder Osteoarthritis: A Matched Comparison of Return to Sports
Conclusion: In patients with OA, rate of return to sports was significantly better after TSA compared with HA. HA patients had significantly more pain, worse surgical satisfaction, and decreased ability to return to high upper extremity use sports. For patients with OA who wish to return to sporting activities, these results help manage expectations. (Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Garcia, G. H., Liu, J. N., Mahony, G. T., Sinatro, A., Wu, H.-H., Craig, E. V., Warren, R. F., Dines, D. M., Gulotta, L. V. Tags: Swimming, Tennis, Shoulder, replacement, Aging athlete Source Type: research

Clinical and Anatomic Predictors of Outcomes After the Latarjet Procedure for the Treatment of Anterior Glenohumeral Instability With Combined Glenoid and Humeral Bone Defects
Conclusion: Workers’ compensation claims were associated with continued instability, and patients with higher preoperative pain levels demonstrated lower SF-12 PCS scores postoperatively. The concept of the glenoid track may be predictive of stability after the Latarjet procedure and may be helpful in surgical decision making regarding the treatment of Hill-Sachs lesions at risk for persistent engagement. Although stability and patient satisfaction are high after the Latarjet procedure, subjective complaints of subluxation may be more common than previously estimated. (Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Mook, W. R., Petri, M., Greenspoon, J. A., Horan, M. P., Dornan, G. J., Millett, P. J. Tags: Shoulder, instability Source Type: research

Reliability and Associated Risk Factors for Performance on the Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS) Tool in Healthy Collegiate Athletes
Conclusion: The VOMS possesses internal consistency and an acceptable false-positive rate among healthy Division I collegiate student-athletes. Female sex and a history of motion sickness were risk factors for VOMS scores above clinical cutoff levels among healthy collegiate student-athletes. Results support a comprehensive baseline evaluation approach that includes an assessment of premorbid vestibular and oculomotor symptoms. (Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Kontos, A. P., Sufrinko, A., Elbin, R. J., Puskar, A., Collins, M. W. Tags: Head injuries/concussion Head Injury and Concussion Source Type: research

Clinical Practices in Collegiate Concussion Management
Conclusion: Concussion management at many colleges in the United States incorporates elements recommended by current guidelines; however, there is room to improve. Increasing the use of a multimodal baseline and postinjury examination will elevate the concussion care provided to college athletes and better align with best practice guidance. (Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Baugh, C. M., Kroshus, E., Stamm, J. M., Daneshvar, D. H., Pepin, M. J., Meehan, W. P. Tags: Head injuries/concussion, Clinical assessment/Grading scales, Athletic training Head Injury and Concussion Source Type: research

Concussion Characteristics in High School Football by Helmet Age/Recondition Status, Manufacturer, and Model: 2008-2009 Through 2012-2013 Academic Years in the United States
Conclusion: Overall, for new and reconditioned football helmets, the most common helmet manufacturers and models on the market today appear to provide high school football players with similar protection against concussions. Clinical Relevance: Concussions can have serious acute and long-term effects. An understanding of concussion patterns in high school athletes can drive targeted preventive measures, including improvements to and/or better use of protective equipment, to reduce the incidence and/or severity of sports-related concussions. (Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Collins, C. L., McKenzie, L. B., Ferketich, A. K., Andridge, R., Xiang, H., Comstock, R. D. Tags: Head injuries/concussion, Football (American) Head Injury and Concussion Source Type: research