The history of transgender athletes in sport
Introduction The discussion of gender in sports is not new in the world of professional, amateur, and even high school athletic events. This chapter starts by exploring historic definitions of…
Gender affirmation surgery
Introduction The purpose of gender-affirming surgery is to help alleviate distress associated with anatomical structures which (1) cannot be altered or eliminated by medical treatment, (2) have not changed enough…
Becoming whole: Mental health and psychosocial considerations of the transgender athlete
I think the beauty of being human is that we are incredibly, intimately near each other, we know about each other, but yet we do not know or never can…
The effects of the gender transition on musculoskeletal health
Introduction The estimated prevalence of transgender individuals in the United States is 390 in 100,000 [ ]. In order to better care for the transgender athlete, a provider must understand…
Introduction to medical transition
For some transgender individuals, medical transition represents an important aspect of gender affirmation and alleviation of feelings of gender dysphoria. As with other aspects of gender transition, personal preferences and…
What does transgender mean?
Introduction Before a practitioner can begin work with a Transgender Athlete, it is important to be comfortable with a vernacular that is applicable to all individuals, but often exclusively associated…
Special considerations for the transgender and nonbinary athlete
Epidemiology An estimated 0.6% of adults in the United States identify as transgender [ ]. The prevalence of transgender youth has been more difficult to predict. In one study, the…
Advanced and Emerging Interventional Techniques
Spinal Cord and Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Products available: • Boston Scientific: Spectra Wavewriter • Abbott: The Proclaim Elite, (recharge free system) • Nevro: HF-10 • Medtronic • Stimwave •…
Intraosseous Injections
Key Points Knee osteoarthritis treatment summary: Intra-articular (IA) arthrocentesis (if needed) 3 to 8 mL IA (if needed) 5 to 10 mL tibial plateau intraosseous (IO) 5 to 10 mL…
Knee Injection Techniques
Ultrasound Guided Intra-Articular Key Points • The superolateral approach is preferred for intra-articular knee injections, especially when an effusion is present , Pertinent Anatomy • The knee joint is an…
