Posts Tagged: concussions

Updated Guidelines for Sports Concussions Issued by American Academy of Neurology (AAN) – More from Louisville Sports Medicine Physician

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Concussions, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury.

The AAN issued new guidelines to evaluate athletes with concussions, replacing the 1997 guidelines. One recommendation deemed of special importance includes the suggestion that any athletes thought to have experienced a  concussion be stopped from engaging in athletic play immediately. It is recommended that athletes receive a thorough assessment from a licensed health care provider trained in understanding… Read more »

Basketball Injuries Among Women – More Info from Sports Medicine Physician in Louisville, KY

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under ACL Surgery, Basketball Injuries, Concussions, Foot and Ankle Injuries, Hand, Wrist, Arm and Elbow Injuries, Knee Injuries and Knee Surgery, Meniscal Tear.

Basketball players, especially females, often suffer from knee injuries like anterior cruciate ligament tears or ACL tears and meniscus injuries. Dr. Moira McCarthy and colleagues (2013) conducted an epidemiological study looking at the demographic data of female college basketball players. Research results showed that about 48% of the athletes suffered from an ankle sprain.