Athletic Injuries - Research News and Information

Thursday, January 08, 2009

Avulsion of the proximal hamstring origin.

30 Oct 2008 BACKGROUND: The torn hamstring is a common athletic injury. The purpose of the present study was to review the clinical presentation of this injury, the diagnostic imaging findings, the surgical technique of reattachment, and the likely clinical ... Read more...

Traumatic valgus instability of the elbow: pathoanatomy and results of direct repair.

30 Oct 2008 BACKGROUND: The medial collateral ligament provides valgus stability to the elbow. The purpose of the present study was to describe the pathoanatomy of acute traumatic medial collateral ligament ruptures and to report the rationale and results of ... Read more...

[Are ice-skating ramps dangerous?]

18 Oct 2008 INTRODUCTION: Before the new temporary ice rink in Esbjerg was built, opponents feared that it would disproportionately increase the number of traumas needing medical care at the hospital. The reason for this concern was that it was built with ... Read more...

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Latest indexed articles for 'Athletic Injuries'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Avulsion of the proximal hamstring origin. 30 Oct 2008
• Traumatic valgus instability of the elbow: pathoanatomy and results of direct repair. 30 Oct 2008
• Current management of tarsometatarsal injuries in the athlete. 30 Oct 2008
• [Are ice-skating ramps dangerous?] 18 Oct 2008
• Sport-related ankle injuries attending an accident and emergency department. 29 Sep 2008
• Evolving hyperdense middle cerebral artery sign. 29 Sep 2008
• Imaging review of groin pain in elite athletes: an anatomic approach to imaging findings. 29 Sep 2008
• Usefulness of the abduction and external rotation views in shoulder MR arthrography. 29 Sep 2008
• Concomitant reconstruction of the medial collateral and posterior oblique ligaments for medial instability of the knee. 29 Sep 2008
• Functional outcome and persistent disability after isolated fracture of the femur. 29 Sep 2008
• Experience with "sports hernia" spanning two decades. 29 Sep 2008
• [Results of a prospective multicenter trial for treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation] 21 Sep 2008
• [Shoulder injuries in overhead athletes: utility of MR arthrography] 21 Sep 2008
• [Winter sports and shoulder arthroplasty] 21 Sep 2008
• [Hip injuries in professional and amateur soccer goalkeepers] 21 Sep 2008
• [Effects of soccer-specific strains on the locomotor system] 21 Sep 2008
• Most Paralympians inspire, but others cheat. 7 Sep 2008
• [Analysis of prevention of diseases in travellers on the basis of latest results in travel medicine] 5 Sep 2008
• Diagnosis and treatment of distal biceps and anterior elbow pain in throwing athletes. 30 Aug 2008
• Neck pain and minor trauma: normal radiographs do not always exclude serious pathology. 30 Aug 2008

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Technical information about 'Athletic Injuries'

Definition: Injuries incurred during participation in competitive or non-competitive sports.

Descriptor UI: D001265

Alternative terms: Athletic Injuries; Sports Injuries; Injuries, Sports; Injury, Sports; Sports Injury; Injuries, Athletic; Athletic Injury; Injury, Athletic;

Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; congenital; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; embryology; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; radiotherapy; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; veterinary; ultrasonography; virology;

Tree Number: C21.866.115;

History Note: 68

Technical Notes: GEN only: prefer specific sport /inj; when GEN, coord IM with specific inj (IM); Manual 30.15.1: relation to SPORTS MEDICINE; consider also TENNIS ELBOW but see note there