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Sports Medicine Update: All Articles

Winter Games Ready: What Clinicians Should Expect—and Prepare For

By S. Ryan Pierson, MD, MBA, MS, Derrick Knapik, MD

This article provides an understanding of how to adjust your clinical care for Winter Paralympic and Olympic athletes.

Paralympic Athletes: What Their Stories Teach Us About Performance, Injury, and Care

By Alexander Lykos, MD, Nikolaos K. Paschos MD, PhD

This article takes an inside look at Paralympic athletes’ journeys that reshape the current understanding of performance, injury risk, adaptive biomechanics, and truly personalized care.

AOSSM’s Council of Delegates: The Liaison Between the Board and the Base

By Matthew Matava, MD

In this reflection, AOSSM Council of Delegates Chair Dr. Matava highlights the impact of the Council’s work and invites members to engage in the upcoming election.

When Leadership Meets Legacy: Redefining Research for Female Athletes

By Journals & Publishing

Get a sneak preview of the latest Easy Reider episode featuring Frank Noyes, MD, and why championing injury prevention for female athletes is the legacy that matters most.

Injury Epidemiology in Paralympic Sport: What the Data Reveal

By Omar A. Protzuk, MD, Meghan E. Bishop, MD, Adam J. Tagliero, MD, Ashley J. Bassett, MD

Paralympic athletes push the limits of human performance. Find out how their distinct injury patterns and care needs are reshaping the future of sports medicine for all athletes.

The Boom of Peptides in Sports Medicine: Do We Know Anything More?

By Lauren Reese, BS, Kurt John Wagner, MD, Henry Bone Ellis, MD

As interest in peptide therapies grows within the wellness and performance industries, this article examines the current evidence, clinical uncertainty, and implications for sports medicine providers.

In Memoriam: Robert J. Johnson, MD and Lyle J. Micheli, MD

AOSSM mourns the loss of two long-time members and leaders.

Letter from the President: Leadership: The First Pillar of LIV

By Eric McCarty, MD

In the previous issue, AOSSM’s 54th President, Eric McCarty, MD, introduced his theme for the year, using Roman numerals LIV to highlight Leadership, Inspiration, and Value. Now, he delves into his first topic: Leadership.

Wrestling: The Ultimate Test for Athletes and Their Surgeons

By Col. R. Judd Robins, MD

From overuse injuries to complex joint repairs, this article takes a deeper look at why treating wrestlers demands unmatched skill, precision, and understanding.

Flips, Falls, and Fractures: The Reality of Cheerleading Injuries

By Kevin Farmer, MD

Learn how the modern landscape of cheerleading drives specific musculoskeletal injuries, and what sports medicine experts should know to keep athletes safe.

Contemporary Hip Arthroscopy: Approaches and Outcomes

By Mia S. Hagen, MD, Steven DeFroda, MD, Alan L. Zhang, MD

This modern review of hip arthroscopy highlights how the field has evolved from early diagnostic use to widespread therapeutic application.

Adolescent Clavicle Fractures: Less Is More

By Evan Lobato, MS, Patrick S. Buckley, MD

This article highlights the data-driven insights that have redefined optimal management of adolescent clavicle fractures amid the evolving landscape of sports medicine.

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