Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Introduction Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD Casey M. Pierce, MD Scott A. Wilkins, DPT, OCS Epidemiology • Injuries to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are rare compared with ACL injuries. • Comprise between…
Midfoot Strains and Sprains and Lisfranc Injuries
Introduction Jason M. Jennings, MD, DPT Mark E. Easley, MD Epidemiology of Tarsometatarsal Complex Injuries (Lisfranc Complex Injuries) • Tarsometatarsal (TMT) complex injuries are rare and often subtle in athletes both clinically…
Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries and Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries
Introduction John Apostolakos, BS Mark P. Cote, PT, DPT, MSCTR Knut Beitzel, MA, MD Augustus D. Mazzocca, MS, MD Epidemiology • Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries are considered among the most common orthopedic injuries to…
Meniscus Injuries
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…
Anterior Shoulder Instability
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…
Articular Cartilage Injury (Including Osteochondritis Dissecans) in the Young Athletic Knee
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,…
Leg Pain in the Athlete: Stress Fractures, Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, and External Compartment Syndromes
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…
Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries
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,…
Epicondylitis
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 •…
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendinopathy
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 •…
