Musculoskeletal Key

Introduction Frank R. Noyes, MD Epidemiology • Meniscus tears are among the most common injuries treated by orthopaedic surgeons. • Approximately 1 million meniscal surgeries are performed each year, with more…

Introduction Ellen Shanley, PhD, PT, OCS Charles A. Thigpen, PhD, PT, ATC Richard J. Hawkins, MD Epidemiology Overall Incidence • Estimates of the initial incidence of anterior glenohumeral instability in the general population…

Introduction Nathan A. Mall, MD Bryan M. Saltzman, MD Andrew S. Lee, MD Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA Epidemiology Age • Approximately 4% to 5% of the general population is thought to have focal,…

Introduction Timothy S. Mologne, MD Kari Sturtevant, DPT Epidemiology • Leg pain is a common complaint in athletes. • There is no disparity between men and women, except stress fractures are more…

Introduction Michael J. Battaglia, MD Epidemiology Age • 20 to 29 Gender • 68% men, 32% women Sport • In general, virtually any sport, especially those involving contact or pivoting. Football,…

Introduction Michael Levinson, PT, CSCS David Altchek, MD Epidemiology Age/Sex • Age: Those 35 to 50 years of age are at the highest risk • Females and males Sport • Tennis •…

Introduction Christopher C. Kaeding, MD Epidemiology Age • 16 to 35 years Sex • Occurs in both males and females, with a predilection for males Sport • Basketball • Lacrosse •…

Introduction S. Josh Bell, MD Stephanie Niño, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, OCS Cheryl Kathleen Obregon, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT Epidemiology Age • All ages can be affected. • Predominance of patients between ages 30 to…

Introduction Paul F. Reuteman, PT, DPT, MHS, OCS, ATC Scott A. Escher, MD Epidemiology Age, Sex, Sport, and Position Thoracic Pain • Musculoskeletal thoracic pain is not as common as cervical or…

Introduction Sidney M. Jacoby, MD Paul A. Sibley, DO Leo T. Kroonen, MD Epidemiology Age • Acute tears are most common in the active individual during the second and third decades of life….