A 43-year old man presents with left shoulder pain after performing a bench press 2 days earlier. He reports he had immediate pain, felt a “pop” in the shoulder, and was unable to lift the bar any higher. What is the best treatment?
Patients with ACL tear may experience psychological effects that limit recovery and return to sport if not recognized and addressed.
A 16-year-old boy presents to the office with left knee pain and instability after a ski injury that occurred 2 days ago. What is the best treatment option?
An 11-year-old patient presents with a 2-month history of left knee pain that worsens with running and jumping. What is the best treatment option?
A 15-year-old patient presents to an urgent care facility with left knee pain after striking his knee on a cement wall while playing football. What is the next best treatment option?
An 11-year-old boy presents with left ankle pain after twisting his ankle while playing basketball 2 days earlier. He has pain and swelling in the ankle and is having trouble bearing weight on that side. Can you make the diagnosis?
A 32-year-old woman presents with pain and deformity to the fourth digit of the left hand. She reports jamming her finger while playing basketball 2 days earlier. What is the best treatment option?
Researchers conducted a study to examine whether plasma biomarkers can differentiate collegiate athletes who return to sports participation in less than 14 days or 14 days or more following a sports-related concussion.
Analgesics were given or prescribed at 63.9% of ED visits; percentage increased with age.
Risk for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy increased by 30% per year of football played.
