Haddin warns young quicks not to be too hasty Aug 8, 2010
BRAD HADDIN hopes to be a shock selection in the national team that tours India next month after undergoing a radical blood treatment that has been used to help fast-track American footballers recover from ligament injuries. 1 of 5. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gloveman targets India Aug 8, 2010
BRAD HADDIN hopes to be a shock selection in the national team that tours India next month after undergoing a radical blood treatment that has been used to help fast-track American footballers recover from ligament injuries. The 32-year-old, who has played 27 Tests since Adam Gilchrist retired his wicketkeeper gloves, missed last month's one-day series against England and the two Tests played against Pakistan that followed because of a tendon injury that made batting impossible. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lakeland Regional Medical to host sports medicine symposium (1) Aug 5, 2010
Mark Munson, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon, Lakeland Regional Orthopedic Associates: Ligament Injuries of the Knee and Shoulder: Prevention and Treatment for High School Athletes. Michael Campanelli, D.O., Neurosurgeon, Lakeland Regional Neurosurgical Associates: Head and Spinal Injuries Secondary to Athletic Participation. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Tribe sends Santana, Hafner to 15-day DL Aug 4, 2010
"All of us feared the worst and you never know what to expect, you fear for potential fractures, ligament injuries inside the knee joint, cartilage issues," Soloff said. "At this point with the examinations we have undergone, we are not under any of that, so we feel fortunate.". (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Indians C Santana on DL with sprained knee Aug 4, 2010
"All of us feared the worst just watching it, either in real time or on replay, and you never know what to expect. You fear for potential fractures, for ligament injuries inside the knee joint, cartilage issues, things that would really, really scare you and at this point with the examination we've undergone, we've not unearthed any of that so we do feel fortunate.". Cleveland also put designated hitter on the DL on Tuesday with right shoulder inflammation. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Sheets awaits 2nd diagnosis; season in doubt Jul 26, 2010
The A's have had numerous elbow ligament injuries in the past season and a half, with Joey Devine and Josh Outman among those having Tommy John surgery. Today's starter, Dallas Braden, is coming back from elbow tendinitis, and Brett Anderson, who will make one more rehab start today for Triple-A Sacramento and then start at Chicago on Friday, has spent two stints on the DL this year with elbow issues. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Turf warThe Vikings might have known that the Giants would lose Domenik... Jun 20, 2010
Court documents filed by the team in a lawsuit involving the Metrodome cite "an NFL study that found the rate of anterior cruciate ligament injuries is 88 percent higher in games played on FieldTurf than in games played on grass.". Hixon tore his ACL without contact in the first football practice on the FieldTurf at New Meadowlands Stadium. (New York Post -- News)
Judge won't block new turf Jun 18, 2010
The team cites an NFL study that found the rate of anterior cruciate ligament injuries is 88 percent higher in games played on FieldTurf than in games played on grass. FieldTurf says the NFL findings were flawed and points to a pair of studies by Montana State University that declared FieldTurf to be safe. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Wright outreach clinic is June 11 Jun 6, 2010
Dr. Jeffery Gilles will be at the Wright Walk-in Clinic and will see patients suffering from sports injuries, ligament injuries, carpel tunnel syndrome, arthritis and shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle pain. Gilles also will have outreach clinics July 9 and Aug. 13. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Lowell's quick recovery not surprising May 22, 2010
"Both involve ligament injuries. Ligaments are static stabilizers for joints, connecting bone to bone. The collateral ligaments -- the radial collateral in Lowell's case and the medial collateral in Welker's -- run on the sides of the thumb and the knee, respectively. The thumb and the knee are designed to bend on one axis and the collateral ligaments keep the joint from flopping side-to-side.". Dr. Day suggested thinking about collateral ligaments as attaching two pieces of rope on either side... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
FGCU senior heeds mom's words May 11, 2010
"According to WebMD, the PCL is described as the primary stabilizer of the knee. PCL injuries are less common than anterior cruciate ligament injuries, and they often go unrecognized. The PCL is broader and stronger than the ACL.A PCL tear can result in varying degrees of disability, from no impairment to severe impairment.Chester tore his PCL when he was tagged out just before he stepped on the plate on April 16 against Lipscomb."I don't need surgery," he said. "It's not too bad, pain-wise.... (The News-Press -- Sports)
Injured Johnson to visit Dr. Andrews May 10, 2010
" While Tommy John surgery can often result from ulnar collateral ligament injuries, Johnson told The Sun he is hopeful that he won't need the surgery. "I think Tommy John is on the acceleration of the arm," Johnson said. "But where I get the pain is on the extension of the arm. It's not the exact same. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
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The Boilermakers' fate in their highest-profile sports in 2010 will be impacted by some its stars' ability to recover swiftly and fully from dreaded anterior cruciate ligament injuries in their knees. Inside, GoldandBlack. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Some NFL Injuries More Common On FieldTurf Mar 13, 2010
It found that the rate of anterior cruciate ligament injuries was 88 percent higher in FieldTurf games -- a conclusion the manufacturer of the synthetic field hotly disputes. Panel chairman Dr. Elliott Hershman, a Jets team orthopedist, said it's too soon to make any recommendations on what surface teams should choose. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Ligament Injuries in the Knee Joint Feb 28, 2010
Ligament injuries, sprains or tears are common and can occur in sports injuries, accidents and with age related wear and tear. The Cruciate Ligaments Support the Knee. (Suite101.com)
Ankle Sprains Feb 28, 2010
Classification of Ligament Injuries and Recovery Timeframes ... This is the most severe of the three types of ankle ligament injuries, due to a complete rupture of the ligament. (Suite101.com)
Women's Basketball Handles USC, 77-39 Feb 8, 2010
Gemelos made her collegiate debut Thursday, as a redshirt junior and academic senior, and played 28 minutes in her first game action following four anterior cruciate ligament injuries in her knees that required five surgeries. She was the No. 1 prep player in the country in 2006 when she first got hurt as a senior at Saint Mary's High School in Stockton, where she was averaging 39. (Gostanford.com)
Wii Popularity Leads to New Kind of Gaming Injury Feb 4, 2010
"Before these types of games were introduced, patients typically presented with ligament injuries of the hand from intensive use of [video game] hand-held controls," noted Karen A. Eley. A plastic surgery resident and doctoral candidate at Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust in Great Britain, she outlined the specific nature of what is now known as "Wiiitis" in a letter in the Feb. 4 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Refuse to lose: Stuart, Lewis topple Pennington Jan 30, 2010
After losing two players before the season started with anterior cruciate ligament injuries, the Tartans have had to make due until one of their injured players, Jasmine Smarr, returned healthy. Yesterday, Smarr and Diamond Lewis led Stuart to its biggest win in quite a while, earning a 59-48 victory over Pennington at the Sparks Gymnasium as the Tartans finally reached the. (NJ.com -- Times)
Injury toll raises alarm bells Jan 21, 2010
The survey found a rise in the number of hamstring and knee ligament injuries while concerns were expressed about the number of injury-induced retirements. "The findings reinforce the requirement for further research into acceptable levels of workload and demands made of rugby players by the modern elite game," said Hopley. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
One-Third of NFL Players With Achilles Tendon Injuries Sidelined Jan 16, 2010
(May 31, 2007) The risk of being injured in today's elite soccer is high, especially in young women, as they run a high risk of incurring frontal cruciate ligament injuries, according to a new dissertation. The. (Science Daily)
If Ski Injury Occurs, Plans for Fun Go Downhill Fast Jan 10, 2010
Fractures, for example, are more common on hard-pack snow days, while ligament injuries and muscle tears usually occur when the snow is soft and powdery. "The difficulty of a run can change dramatically in a couple of hours due to steepness, lighting and snow," Hacker said. (MEDLINEplus)
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