Fall 2025

Letter from the President: A Year to Lead, Inspire, and Value

By Eric McCarty, MD

Hear from AOSSM’s 54th President, Eric McCarty, MD, on his goals for the year to come.

- From the President

Concussions, Culture, and Character in High School Football

By Mackenzie Guettler, BS, Robert S. Dean, MD, Joseph H. Guettler, MD

This article takes a deep dive into the complex realities of high school football, blending science, safety reforms, and public perceptions to reveal both the risks and rewards of the sport.

- Physicians' Corner
- Young Athletes

Serving Up Injury Insights: More Than Just Overhead Athletes

By Steven DeFroda, MD

Uncover the full spectrum of volleyball-related injuries, from shoulder strain in overhead athletes to the often-overlooked issues affecting the lower body, core, and beyond.

- Physicians' Corner
- Industry Insights

All In or Burn Out? Finding the Sweet Spot in Youth Sports Specialization

By J. Lee Pace, MD

Is early sports specialization helping your child or hurting them? Learn how to strike the right balance between dedication and well-being, helping young athletes thrive both on and off the field.

- Young Athletes

ABOS Subspecialty Certification

By David F. Martin, MD

For the first time, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons who had not yet earned Board Certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) sat for the ABOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Initial Subspecialty Certification Examination.

- Industry Insights

Vision to Victory: The 2025 Fellows Video Challenge Champions

By Journals & Publishing

The three winners of the VJSM Fellows Video Challenge share their experience from the most highly anticipated publishing event at the AOSSM Annual Meeting.

- Journals & Publishing