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New Findings in Sports Medicine Described from Auburn University (Biceps Tendon Changes and Pitching Mechanics In Youth Softball Pitchers).
The purpose of this study was to examine the association of acute changes in the long head of the biceps tendon with pitching kinematics and kinetics in youth softball pitchers
- by adam-anz
Reports from Auburn University Provide New Insights into Sports Medicine (Functional differences in softball pitchers with and without upper extremity pain).
New research on Health and Medicine – Sports Medicine is the subject of a report. According to news reporting from Auburn, Alabama, by VerticalNews journalists, research stated, “Though pitchers often
- by adam-anz
EFFECTS OF A SIMULATED GAME ON PITCHING KINEMATICS IN YOUTH FEMALE SOFTBALL PITCHERS
Background: Despite evidence that overuse is the most common mechanism of injury, softball pitchers currently have no pitch count regulations. Pain has been associated with certain pitching pathomechanics, and some
- by adam-anz
Platelet-Rich Plasma: Fundamentals and Clinical Applications
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is perhaps the most widely studied of the biologic therapies, with an ever-growing body of evidence supporting its safety and efficacy in decreasing inflammation and pain and
- by adam-anz
Biological Enhancement of Meniscus Repair and Replacement
When a meniscus injury occurs, it is generally accepted that preserving the meniscus is important for life-long joint preservation. Traditional suture repair of the meniscus has good results; however, the
- by adam-anz
Editorial Commentary: Food and Drug Administration Regulation of Biologics in Orthopaedics: Am I the Only One Around Here Who Gives a Flip About the Rules?!?!
As orthobiologics have appeared and stayed a part of our clinical practices, at times it seems that we (orthopaedic surgeons) have not focused appropriate attention and/or interest on regulation.
- by adam-anz
Reports from Auburn University Provide New Insights into Sports Medicine (Functional differences in softball pitchers with and without upper extremity pain).
According to news reporting from Auburn, Alabama, by VerticalNews journalists, research stated, “Though pitchers often throw during multiple games in a day, there are currently no pitch count restrictions in
- by adam-anz
Editorial Commentary: Elbow Injury Results When Pediatric and Adolescent Throwing Athletes Throw as Hard as Possible, and Weighted Baseball Training Should Be Banned for Youth Athletes
We are in the middle of an epidemic involving pediatric and adolescent throwing athletes. Too many young athletes have elbow injuries, and it is unnerving how young surgical indications can
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Editorial Commentary: Point-of-Care Harvest and Application of Resident Stem Are Practical and Cost-Effective
Point-of-care harvest and application of residence stem cells are practical and cost-effective. Tissue formerly considered waste contains these biologically potent cells, and use of such tissue may represent a big
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A Method To Measure Acetabular Metrics From Three Dimensional Computed Tomography Pelvis Reconstructions
Acetabular dysplasia is a proposed cause of osteoarthritis of the hip and techniques to identify acetabular dysplasia are important in early diagnosis and prevention of osteoarthritis of the hip. The
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Correlation of Torque and Elbow Injury in Professional Baseball Pitchers
During the pitching motion, velocity is generated by the upper extremity kinetic chain on internal rotation of the shoulder and trunk translational/rotational motion. This generation of power places significant forces
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Management of Venomous Snakebite Injury to the Extremities
Pit vipers (subfamily Crotalinae) are responsible for most venomous snakebites in the United States. The mixture of proteins with cytotoxic, proteolytic, and/or neurotoxic enzymes in snake venom varies by species.
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Association of Maximum Pitch Velocity and Elbow Injury in Professional Baseball Pitchers
Recent literature has explored the association of upper extremity injury in baseball players with various aspects of the pitching motion. To our knowledge, no study has directly evaluated the connection
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Pediatric Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid resides on the radial aspect of the proximal carpal row and has four articular surfaces: a convex articulation with the radius, a flat articulation with the lunate, a
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Effort Thrombosis Presenting as Pulmonary Embolism in a Professional Baseball Pitcher
Effort thrombosis, or Paget-Schroetter’s syndrome, is a rare subset of thoracic outlet syndrome in which deep venous thrombosis of the upper extremity occurs as the result of repetitive overhead motion.
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Knee Reconstruction: High Flexion Total Knee Arthroplasty
As population shifts occur in age and demographics, our goals for restoration of function have grown in knee arthroplasty.With this focus has come the advent of high-flexion components whose designs
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Venous Thromboembolism in Lower Extremity Arthroscopy
Abstract: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a relatively rare complication of arthroscopic surgery of the lower extremity, but it does have the potential to result in significant morbidity and possible mortality.
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Anchor Repair of Biceps Femoris Repair Is Similar to Knotless Tunnel Repair in Laboratory Conditions
The review included 19 studies involving a total of 811 participants. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was found to significantly reduce pain, as measured by the VAS scores, and to improve functional
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The Efficacy and Safety of Orthobiologic Treatments for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: A Comprehensive Scoping Review
The review included 19 studies involving a total of 811 participants. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was found to significantly reduce pain, as measured by the VAS scores, and to improve functional
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Malalignment of the Lower Extremity
The knee joint is a crucial component of the lower extremity mechanical axis in the human body. In orthopedics, proper alignment of the lower extremity is essential for normal joint
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MCL Knee Injuries
The MCL is a ligament that links the shinbone (tibia) and thighbone (femur), and is located on the inner aspect of the knee. It is an extra-articular ligament (not located
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Orthopedic Surgeon Pensacola, Florida
ACL Reconstruction for Pensacola, Florida Patients Anatomic Knee Stability Restoration for High-Demand Work, Training, and Sport. A torn ACL compromises the knee’s ability to handle rotational forces, sudden deceleration, and
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Relationship of Glove Arm Kinematics With Established Pitching Kinematic and Kinetic Variables Among Youth Baseball Pitchers
Abstract Background: While the kinematics of the pitching arm, trunk, and pelvis have been described and studied, glove arm kinematics remain an understudied portion of the pitching motion. Baseball pitchers
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Biomechanical Comparison of Arthroscopic Repair Constructs for Radial Tears of the Meniscus
As biologic augmentation methods emerge, objective measures of soft tissues are necessary for developmental study. The purpose of this study was to develop a quantitative MRI mapping protocol for the
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Epidemiology of Shoulder and Elbow Injuries Among US High School Softball Players, 2005-2006 Through 2016-2017
As biologic augmentation methods emerge, objective measures of soft tissues are necessary for developmental study. The purpose of this study was to develop a quantitative MRI mapping protocol for the
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3-T MRI mapping is a valid in vivo method of quantitatively evaluating the anterior cruciate ligament: rater reliability and comparison across age
As biologic augmentation methods emerge, objective measures of soft tissues are necessary for developmental study. The purpose of this study was to develop a quantitative MRI mapping protocol for the
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Articular Cartilage Regeneration With Autologous Peripheral Blood Progenitor Cells and Hyaluronic Acid After Arthroscopic Subchondral Drilling: A Report of 5 Cases With Histology
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of articular cartilage regeneration after arthroscopic subchondral drilling followed by postoperative intraarticular injections of autologous peripheral blood progenitor cells (PBPCs)
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A Tensionable and Retensionable Knotless Anchor Repair Construct for Compression After Reduction of Tibial Avulsion Fracture of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are on the rise in the pediatric and adolescent patient populations, with incidence rates peaking at age 16 years for female patients and at age
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A Biomechanical Assessment of Biceps Femoris Repair Techniques
With the lack of pitch count regulation, youth softball pitchers are experiencing unremitting high stresses on the anterior shoulder. The purpose of this study was to examine the association of
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Biceps Tendon Changes And Pitching Mechanics In Youth Softball Pitchers
With the lack of pitch count regulation, youth softball pitchers are experiencing unremitting high stresses on the anterior shoulder. The purpose of this study was to examine the association of
- by adam-anz
Blood Flow Restriction Using a Pneumatic Tourniquet Is Not Associated With a Cellular Systemic Response
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) using a pneumatic tourniquet on CD34þ cells, platelets, white blood cells, neutrophils, lymphocytes, lactate, and
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Using The Single Leg Squat As An Assessment Of Stride Leg knee Mechanics In Adolescent Baseball Pitchers☆
Advancements in musculoskeletal biologic therapies, including viscosupplementation, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and cellular therapies, or “stem cells,” have exhibited overwhelming growth in the past decade.2 At first, biologics were envisioned to
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Association of Upper Extremity Pain With Softball Pitching Kinematics and Kinetics
Advancements in musculoskeletal biologic therapies, including viscosupplementation, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and cellular therapies, or “stem cells,” have exhibited overwhelming growth in the past decade.2 At first, biologics were envisioned to
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The Effects of Body Mass Index on Softball Pitchers’ Hip and Shoulder Range of Motion
Advancements in musculoskeletal biologic therapies, including viscosupplementation, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and cellular therapies, or “stem cells,” have exhibited overwhelming growth in the past decade.2 At first, biologics were envisioned to
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Biologic Association Annual Summit: 2020 Report
Advancements in musculoskeletal biologic therapies, including viscosupplementation, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and cellular therapies, or “stem cells,” have exhibited overwhelming growth in the past decade.2 At first, biologics were envisioned to
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Concentrated Bone Marrow Aspirate Is More Cellular and Proliferative When Harvested From the Posterior Superior Iliac Spine Than the Proximal Humerus
The purpose of this study is to determine whether concentrated bone marrow aspirate (cBMA) from the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) or proximal humerus (PH) produces a more productive cellular
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Functional differences in softball pitchers with and without upper extremity pain☆
The sport of fastpitch softball is continuing to gain popularity. From the 2014–15 to the 2016–17 school year, high school participation increased from 365,528 to 368,734 athletes, respectively.1 As the
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The safety and efficacy of 2 anterior-inferior portals for arthroscopic repair of anterior humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament: cadaveric comparison
Humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament (HAGL) lesions are associated with shoulder instability. Arthroscopic repair of anterior HAGL lesions typically requires the placement of an anterior-inferior (5-o’clock) portal, with different
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A Behavior Analytic Approach to Increase Efficiency in a Cadaveric Skills Lab
The main objective of this study is to determine what level of prompt salience is needed to decrease the duration of time spent and errors in surgical tools placement while
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Distal Insertions of the Biceps Femoris: A Quantitative Analysis
Avulsion of the biceps femoris from the fibula and proximal tibia is encountered in clinical practice. While the anatomy of the primary posterolateral corner structures has been qualitatively and quantitatively
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MRI T2 mapping of the asymptomatic supraspinatus tendon by age and imaging plane using clinically relevant subregions
Diagnosis of partial rotator cuff tears and tendonopathy using conventional MRI has provenvariable. Quantitative T2 mapping may have application for assessing rotator cuff health. In order toevaluate the usefulness of
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Biomechanical Comparison of Parallel and Crossed Suture Repair for Longitudinal Meniscus Tears
Longitudinal meniscus tears are commonly encountered in clinical practice. Meniscus repair devices have been previously tested and presented; however, prior studies have not evaluated repair construct designs head to head.
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Chondrogenesis with Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cells for End-Stage Ankle Arthritis: Report of Three Cases
End-stage ankle arthritis represents an “unmet medical need”, awaiting an appropriate time for joint arthroplasty or arthrodesis. We report three cases of end-stage ankle arthritis treated along the principles developed
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New Findings in Sports Medicine Described from Auburn University (Biceps Tendon Changes and Pitching Mechanics In Youth Softball Pitchers).
The purpose of this study was to examine the association of acute changes in the long head of the biceps tendon with pitching kinematics and kinetics in youth softball pitchers
- by adam-anz
Reports from Auburn University Provide New Insights into Sports Medicine (Functional differences in softball pitchers with and without upper extremity pain).
New research on Health and Medicine – Sports Medicine is the subject of a report. According to news reporting from Auburn, Alabama, by VerticalNews journalists, research stated, “Though pitchers often
- by adam-anz
EFFECTS OF A SIMULATED GAME ON PITCHING KINEMATICS IN YOUTH FEMALE SOFTBALL PITCHERS
Background: Despite evidence that overuse is the most common mechanism of injury, softball pitchers currently have no pitch count regulations. Pain has been associated with certain pitching pathomechanics, and some
- by adam-anz
Platelet-Rich Plasma: Fundamentals and Clinical Applications
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is perhaps the most widely studied of the biologic therapies, with an ever-growing body of evidence supporting its safety and efficacy in decreasing inflammation and pain and
- by adam-anz
Biological Enhancement of Meniscus Repair and Replacement
When a meniscus injury occurs, it is generally accepted that preserving the meniscus is important for life-long joint preservation. Traditional suture repair of the meniscus has good results; however, the
- by adam-anz
Editorial Commentary: Food and Drug Administration Regulation of Biologics in Orthopaedics: Am I the Only One Around Here Who Gives a Flip About the Rules?!?!
As orthobiologics have appeared and stayed a part of our clinical practices, at times it seems that we (orthopaedic surgeons) have not focused appropriate attention and/or interest on regulation.
- by adam-anz
Reports from Auburn University Provide New Insights into Sports Medicine (Functional differences in softball pitchers with and without upper extremity pain).
According to news reporting from Auburn, Alabama, by VerticalNews journalists, research stated, “Though pitchers often throw during multiple games in a day, there are currently no pitch count restrictions in
- by adam-anz
Editorial Commentary: Elbow Injury Results When Pediatric and Adolescent Throwing Athletes Throw as Hard as Possible, and Weighted Baseball Training Should Be Banned for Youth Athletes
We are in the middle of an epidemic involving pediatric and adolescent throwing athletes. Too many young athletes have elbow injuries, and it is unnerving how young surgical indications can