Axial Low Back Pain in Elite Athletes

Jun 13, 2021 by in SPORT MEDICINE Comments Off on Axial Low Back Pain in Elite Athletes

Back pain in sport is a common complaint and seen by athletes, trainers, and treating physicians. Although there are a multitude of pain generators, mechanical sources are most common. Certain…

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Lumbosacral Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

Jun 13, 2021 by in SPORT MEDICINE Comments Off on Lumbosacral Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

Repetitive stress on the lumbosacral spine during sporting activity places the athletic patient at risk of developing symptomatic pars defect. Clinical history, physical examination, and diagnostic imaging are important to…

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Hip Injuries in the Adolescent Athlete

Jun 13, 2021 by in SPORT MEDICINE Comments Off on Hip Injuries in the Adolescent Athlete

This article provides concise and up-to-date information on the most common hip pathologies that affect adolescent athletes. We cover the evaluation and treatment of avulsion injuries, stress fractures, slipped capital…

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Stress Fractures of the Hip and Pelvis

Jun 13, 2021 by in SPORT MEDICINE Comments Off on Stress Fractures of the Hip and Pelvis

Stress fractures refer to overuse injuries of bone resulting from repetitive mechanical stress. Stress fractures of the hip and pelvic region, while relatively uncommon, have become increasingly recognized in certain…

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