19 Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer (Including Bridle’s Procedure) for Drop-Foot Carroll P. Jones Abstract Drop-foot is a common problem that may result from anterior compartment syndrome, peroneal nerve palsy, incomplete…
37 Arthroscopic Microfractures for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Rocco Papalia, Guglielmo Torre, Vincenzo Denaro, and Nicola Maffulli Abstract Arthroscopic microfracture is a routine and safe procedure for managing osteochondral…
Introduction • There has been a rapid growth in rock climbing popularity and access in recent decades. • The Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission in 2007 noted that the number…
General Principles • This chapter shows the development of an algorithm for the management of mass participation endurance events. • The medical director is the safety and health advocate for…
Introduction Overview • Track and field often attracts multisport athletes. • The sport involves year-round competition and training. • Differing athletic events subject athletes to differing demands. For example: •…
Introduction • The definition of extreme sports (ES) extends to any sport featuring high speed, height, a real or perceived danger, a high level of physical exertion, highly specialized gear,…
Introduction • Types: acrobatic, artistic, rhythmic, tumbling, and trampoline ( Tables 90.1 to 90.4 ) TABLE 90.1 ACROBATIC GYMNASTICS (MEN AND WOMEN) Events Levels Women’s pairs Junior Olympic Elite Men’s…
Introduction • Ultraendurance and adventure races are prolonged events, usually longer than 6 hours (and some may be as long as 10 days) that usually take place in remote, austere,…
