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Schleich KT, Novakofski KD, Thomsen TW, Woodroffe L, Slayman TG. Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy in a Division 1 Female Sprinter. Clin J Sport Med 2024; 34:396-399. [PMID: 38914100 DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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ABSTRACT A 21-year-old African American Division 1 female sprinter presented with 3-weeks history of right great toe and forefoot pain, fatigue, and a 30-day continuous menstrual cycle despite implanted etonogestrel (Nexplanon) inserted 3 years prior. An magnetic resonance imagine (MRI) identified likely stress fracture of the second metatarsal base with a diffusely low T1 signal indicating hyperactive red marrow. Due to persistent pain, a follow-up MRI was ordered 6 months later and indicated serous atrophy of the bone marrow, prompting a further metabolic workup notable for triglycerides exceeding 4000 mg/dL and a hemoglobin A1c of 10.9%. This case highlights the manifestation of a rare congenital lipodystrophy that initially presented as a relatively classic stress fracture and metrorrhagia in a female athlete.
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- Kevin T Schleich
- Department of Pharmaceutical Care, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
- Department of Family Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; and
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; and
- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Department of Family Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; and
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Pivonka P, Calvo-Gallego JL, Schmidt S, Martínez-Reina J. Advances in mechanobiological pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic models of osteoporosis treatment - Pathways to optimise and exploit existing therapies. Bone 2024; 186:117140. [PMID: 38838799 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2024.117140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Osteoporosis (OP) is a chronic progressive bone disease which is characterized by reduction of bone matrix volume and changes in the bone matrix properties which can ultimately lead to bone fracture. The two major forms of OP are related to aging and/or menopause. With the worldwide increase of the elderly population, particularly age-related OP poses a serious health issue which puts large pressure on health care systems. A major challenge for development of new drug treatments for OP and comparison of drug efficacy with existing treatments is due to current regulatory requirements which demand testing of drugs based on bone mineral density (BMD) in phase 2 trials and fracture risk in phase 3 trials. This requires large clinical trials to be conducted and to be run for long time periods, which is very costly. This, together with the fact that there are already many drugs available for treatment of OP, makes the development of new drugs inhibitive. Furthermore, an increased trend of the use of different sequential drug therapies has been observed in OP management, such as sequential anabolic-anticatabolic drug treatment or switching from one anticatabolic drug to another. Running clinical trials for concurrent and sequential therapies is neither feasible nor practical due to large number of combinatorial possibilities. In silico mechanobiological pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PK-PD) models of OP treatments allow predictions beyond BMD, i.e. bone microdamage and degree of mineralisation can also be monitored. This will help to inform clinical drug usage and development by identifying the most promising scenarios to be tested clinically (confirmatory trials rather than exploratory only trials), optimise trial design and identify subgroups of the population that show benefit-risk profiles (both good and bad) that are different from the average patient. In this review, we provide examples of the predictive capabilities of mechanobiological PK-PD models. These include simulation results of PMO treatment with denosumab, implications of denosumab drug holidays and coupling of bone remodelling models with calcium and phosphate systems models that allows to investigate the effects of co-morbidities such as hyperparathyroidism and chronic kidney disease together with calcium and vitamin D status on drug efficacy.
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- Peter Pivonka
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, QLD 4000, Australia.
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- Departmento de Ingeniería Mecánica y Fabricación, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville 41092, Spain
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- Center for Pharmacometrics and Systems Pharmacology, Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Orlando, FL 32827, USA
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- Departmento de Ingeniería Mecánica y Fabricación, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville 41092, Spain
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Potvin CA, Ip VHY. Regional Anesthesia for Athletes Undergoing Upper Extremity Procedures: Techniques and Considerations. Anesthesiol Clin 2024; 42:203-217. [PMID: 38705671 DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2023.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Upper extremity injuries are frequent in athletes which may require surgeries. Regional anesthesia for postoperative analgesia is important to aid recovery, and peripheral nerve blocks for surgical anesthesia enable surgeries to be performed without general anesthetics and their associated adverse effects. The relevant nerve block approaches to anesthetize the brachial plexus for elbow, wrist and hand surgeries are discussed in this article. There is very limited margin for error when performing nerve blocks and multimodal monitoring approach to reduce harm are outlined. Lastly, the importance of obtaining informed consent prior to nerve block procedures should not be overlooked.
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- Carole-Anne Potvin
- CHU de Québec - Enfant- Jésus & Saint-Sacrement, 1050 Ch Ste-Foy, Québec, QC, G1S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, University of Alberta Hospital, 2-150 Clinical Sciences Building, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G3, Canada.
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Chen B, Williamson T, Murray A, Zhou H, Clement N. A Scoping Review of the Epidemiology, Management, and Outcomes of Golf-Related Fractures. Curr Sports Med Rep 2024; 23:174-182. [PMID: 38709943 DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0000000000001166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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ABSTRACT Golf is a popular sport; however, there is a paucity of data in relation to golf-associated fractures, and the rate and timing of returning to golf. The aim of this review is to describe golf-associated fractures, including epidemiology, management, and timing of returning to golf following treatment. A literature search was performed using MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science. Data were extracted and summarized in a narrative synthesis. A total of 436 articles were identified with an initial search of which 58 met the inclusion criteria. Twelve anatomical sites of golf swing-related fractures were identified, of which 10 sites were specific for stress fractures. The most common sites of golf swing-related stress fractures were the ribs followed by the hook of hamate. There was a common theme of delay to diagnosis, being initially assigned to a soft tissue injury. Most golfers with swing-related stress fractures were able to return to golf with the exception of osteoporotic associated vertebral stress fractures. Timing of returning to golf was between 4 and 12 months for most of the golfers with stress fractures following conservative management. Operative intervention was an option of hook of hamate nonunion, following a stress fracture, and tibial shaft stress fractures. Golf equipment-related fractures were not rare and were associated with major trauma and in some cases associated with significant persistent morbidity. Golf-related stress fractures commonly involve the ribs and hook of hamate; knowledge of this may aid in early diagnosis and appropriate treatment when symptomatic golfers are encountered. Although golf is a noncontact sport, fractures associated with golf equipment can be life changing, and safety training guidelines should be established.
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- Bin Chen
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
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- European Tour Performance Institute, University of Edinburgh
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
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Gulati A, Desai V. Return to Play in the Professional Athlete. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2024; 28:107-118. [PMID: 38484763 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1778028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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The management of any injury in elite athletes poses unique challenges distinct from the general population because the goal is rapid recovery and return to play (RTP) while simultaneously managing residual symptoms and minimizing risk of reinjury. The time required for treatment, recovery, and return to peak performance can have consequences for both the athlete and his or her team: financial implications, psychological stressors, team dynamics, and future performance. RTP after an injury in the professional athlete requires a complex decision-making process with many stakeholders. Several factors influence this decision, not the least of which is the type and mechanism of injury. This article provides an overview of the RTP process including nonmedical factors that may influence this decision, common injuries seen in professional athletes, injury patterns particular to certain popular sports, and imaging guidelines for such injuries.
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- Aishwarya Gulati
- Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Sax AJ. Osseous Stress Injuries: Treatment Algorithms and Return to Play. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2024; 28:130-138. [PMID: 38484765 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1778030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Osseous stress injuries are common in athletes. Specifically, lower extremity injuries are prevalent in running athletes and upper extremity injuries are prevalent in throwing athletes. Such injuries are suspected when there is focal bone tenderness and increased pain with the inciting activity. In elite athletes, osseous stress injuries are a relatively common culprit in lost play time. Thus rapid diagnosis and treatment is imperative to expedite return to play (RTP). The radiologist's role in these cases is not only for diagnosis, but also to grade the injury, which has implications in determining a treatment regimen. The high sensitivity and specificity of magnetic resonance imaging is thus the preferred imaging modality. This article discusses common osseous stress injuries, the imaging findings, and how different treatment regimens affect RTP.
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- Alessandra J Sax
- The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
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Paavana T, Rammohan R, Hariharan K. Stress fractures of the foot - current evidence on management. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2024; 50:102381. [PMID: 38435398 PMCID: PMC10904895 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2024.102381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Stress fractures are a consequence of repeated submaximal loads with inadequate time for recovery and biologic repair or remodelling. The foot and ankle complex (FAC) represents a common site for development of stress fractures. Whilst the overall incidence of stress fractures is low, they are prevalent in athletes and military personnel causing significant time away from sports or work. Within these populations, certain stress fractures directly correlate to specific activities. Factors that commonly influence these fractures include an acute increase in new repetitive physical activity combined with muscle fatigue, training errors or improper athletic techniques, which challenge the regenerative and remodelling capacity of bone. Depending on the site that is subject to repetitive loading, various biomechanical factors can result in abnormal concentration of forces to specific areas of the FAC resulting in stress fracture. Decreased bone marrow density (BMD) is a major biologic cause for developing stress fractures. The female athlete triad comprising eating disorder, amenorrhea and osteoporosis in competitive athletes also predisposes to stress fractures. Vitamin D deficiency is also postulated to be the cause of these fractures and may contribute to poor healing. Clinical presentation is usually with vague pain of insidious onset which worsens with activity and improves with rest. Diffuse tenderness over the affected bone is common with only a minority having any visible swelling. Plain radiographs are the first line of investigation but rarely reveal an obvious fracture. MRI scans aid in diagnosis and CT scans help in treatment and characterisation of the fracture and monitor healing. Management relates to the site of injury, which stratifies them into high or low-risk. Stress fractures of the calcaneus, cuboid and cuneiforms are classed as low-risk fractures as they usually heal with simple activity modification or short duration of non-weight bearing. Stress fractures of the navicular, talus and hallucal sesamoids are classed as high-risk fractures due to higher rates of non-union and prolonged recovery time. Metatarsal fractures can be considered high or low-risk depending on location. These warrant aggressive management, often requiring surgical intervention. Adjuncts such as vitamin D supplements, external shockwave therapy, low-intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy have been used with varying success but there remains little supportive evidence of superiority in the available literature.
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- Thumri Paavana
- The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, United Kingdom
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- The Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran, United Kingdom
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Stylemans D, Vandecruys M, Leunis S, Engelborghs S, Gargioli D, Monbaliu D, Cornelissen V, Van Craenenbroeck AH, De Smet S. Physical Exercise After Solid Organ Transplantation: A Cautionary Tale. Transpl Int 2024; 37:12448. [PMID: 38414660 PMCID: PMC10898592 DOI: 10.3389/ti.2024.12448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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An increasing body of randomized controlled trials suggests the safety of engaging in moderate to vigorous intensity exercise training following solid organ transplantation. Fueled by emerging sport events designed for transplant recipients and the ever-growing body of research highlighting the diverse health benefits of physical activity, transplant recipients are now increasingly participating in strenuous and occasionally competitive physical endeavors that largely surpass those evaluated in controlled research settings. This viewpoint article adopts a cautionary stance to counterbalance the prevalent one-sided optimistic perspective regarding posttransplant physical activity. While discussing methodological limitations, we explore plausible adverse impacts on the cardiovascular, immunological, and musculoskeletal systems. We also examine the physiological consequences of exercising in the heat, at high altitude, and in areas with high air pollution. Risks associated with employing performance-enhancing strategies and the conceivable psychological implications regarding physical activity as a tribute to the 'gift of life' are discussed. With a deliberate focus on the potential adverse outcomes of strenuous posttransplant physical activity, this viewpoint aims to restore a balanced dialogue on our comprehension of both beneficial and potentially detrimental outcomes of physical activity that ultimately underscores the imperative of well-informed decision-making and tailored exercise regimens in the realm of posttransplant care.
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- Dimitri Stylemans
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Nephrology and Renal Transplantation Research Group, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Abdominal Transplantation, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Exercise Physiology Research Group, Department of Movement Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Exercise Physiology Research Group, Department of Movement Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Abdominal Transplantation, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Abdominal Transplant Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Transplantoux Foundation, Leuven, Belgium
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- Research Group for Rehabilitation in Internal Disorders, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Nephrology and Renal Transplantation Research Group, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Exercise Physiology Research Group, Department of Movement Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Zweifler LE, Sinder BP, Stephan C, Koh AJ, Do J, Ulrich E, Grewal J, Woo C, Batoon L, Kozloff K, Roca H, Mishina Y, McCauley LK. Parathyroid hormone and trabectedin have differing effects on macrophages and stress fracture repair. Bone 2024; 179:116983. [PMID: 38013019 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2023.116983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Stress fractures occur as a result of repeated mechanical stress on bone and are commonly found in the load-bearing lower extremities. Macrophages are key players in the immune system and play an important role in bone remodeling and fracture healing. However, the role of macrophages in stress fractures has not been adequately addressed. We hypothesize that macrophage infiltration into a stress fracture callus site promotes bone healing. To test this, a unilateral stress fracture induction model was employed in which the murine ulna of four-month-old, C57BL/6 J male mice was repeatedly loaded with a pre-determined force until the bone was displaced a distance below the threshold for complete fracture. Mice were treated daily with parathyroid hormone (PTH, 50 μg/kg/day) starting two days before injury and continued until 24 h before euthanasia either four or six days after injury, or treated with trabectedin (0.15 mg/kg) on the day of stress fracture and euthanized three or seven days after injury. These treatments were used due to their established effects on macrophages. While macrophages have been implicated in the anabolic effects of PTH, trabectedin, an FDA approved chemotherapeutic, compromises macrophage function and reduces bone mass. At three- and four-days post injury, callus macrophage numbers were analyzed histologically. There was a significant increase in macrophages with PTH treatment compared to vehicle in the callus site. By one week of healing, treatments differentially affected the bony callus as analyzed by microcomputed tomography. PTH enhanced callus bone volume. Conversely, callus bone volume was decreased with trabectedin treatment. Interestingly, concurrent treatment with PTH and trabectedin rescued the reduction observed in the callus with trabectedin treatment alone. This study reports on the key involvement of macrophages during stress fracture healing. Given these observed outcomes on macrophage physiology and bone healing, these findings may be important for patients actively receiving either of these FDA-approved therapeutics.
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- Laura E Zweifler
- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America.
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- Department of Biologic and Materials Science, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America; Department of Pathology, University of Michigan, Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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Danielski A, Quinonero Reinaldos I, Solano MA, Fatone G. Influence of oblique proximal ulnar osteotomy on humeral intracondylar fissures in 35 spaniel breed dogs. Vet Surg 2024; 53:287-301. [PMID: 38071467 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.14061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of oblique proximal ulnar osteotomy (PUO) on the healing of humeral intracondylar fissure (HIF) in spaniel breed dogs. STUDY DESIGN Clinical retrospective study. SAMPLE POPULATION A total of 51 elbows from 35 spaniel dogs. METHODS An oblique PUO was performed in dogs diagnosed with HIF. The degree of healing of HIF was subjectively and objectively assessed on preoperative and long-term follow-up CT imaging. Objective assessment was performed by measuring the bone density in Hounsfield units (HU) of a rectangular region of interest (ROI) encompassing the entire hypoattenuated humeral fissure. Major and minor complications were recorded. RESULTS A total of 24 partial and 27 complete HIFs were diagnosed. The follow-up CT scan was performed at a median 18.5 months (range 10-49 months). Subjective assessment confirmed partial or complete healing of the HIF in 41 elbows (80.3%). Objective assessment confirmed a difference in mean HU of the HIF's ROI between preoperative (HU 640) and last follow-up CT images (HU 835) (p = .001). Young dogs (<14 months) had the highest increase in HU of the HIF's ROI. Major complications occurred in five dogs (6 limbs) of which four were related to the lack of healing of the fissure (7.8%). CONCLUSION Oblique PUO resulted in partial or complete healing of HIF and pain resolution in the majority of dogs. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE This study introduces an innovative approach to achieve healing of the HIF in the dog, which may help reduce the high complication rate traditionally associated with the use of transcondylar screws.
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- Alan Danielski
- The Ralph Veterinary Referral Center, Marlow, UK
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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Gremillion MJ, Martinez A, Ghanta RB, Borici N, Kushare I. An assessment of the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of lower extremity stress fractures in pediatric and adolescent populations. PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 2023; 51:572-581. [PMID: 36328959 DOI: 10.1080/00913847.2022.2143247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To present one of the first descriptive case series of pediatric and adolescent lower extremity stress injuries, their management, and outcomes in athletes and non-athletes. METHODS The IRB-approved retrospective study included patients under 18 years at a tertiary children's hospital who were diagnosed with a lower extremity stress fracture/reaction. Demographic data, mechanism of injury, physical exam, radiographic findings, treatment, & outcomes were collected. Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted. RESULTS Ninety-seven patients with stress injuries on clinical exams and on radiographs or MRI were included. The average age when diagnosed was 11.7 years (range 1.1-18 years) and the most common injuries were to the tibia (n = 33, 28.4%) and the least common involved were the cuneiforms (n = 4, 3.4%). Patients under the age of 14 were more likely to experience cuboid and calcaneal stress injuries (mean age 5.5 and 8.3 years respectively). Nineteen patients (19.6%) had high-risk stress fractures, with the average age of 14.9 years versus 11.6 for those with low risk (p-value = 0.01) and return to activity time being 15 weeks compared to 10.5 (p-value = 0.027). The most common forms of treatment were controlled ankle motion (CAM), walker boots (58.6%), and physical therapy (PT) (38.1%). The mean Lower Extremity Function Score of the patient population was 73.8, indicating no clinically important difference from full functionality. CONCLUSION Lower extremity stress injuries in this cohort were most seen in the tibia, although patients younger than 14 had a high number of cuboid and calcaneal stress injuries. Those with high-risk stress fractures were older and took longer to recover from when compared to low-risk injuries. Treatment is commonly conservative, with CAM boots and PT being the most frequently utilized interventions and serving as a successful approach to treatment, with patients returning to activity at an average of 11.4 weeks, which is comparable to similar studies.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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Bosnina F, Padhiar N, Miller S, Girotra K, Massoura C, Morrissey D. Developing a diagnostic framework for patients presenting with Exercise Induced Leg Pain (EILP): a scoping review. J Foot Ankle Res 2023; 16:82. [PMID: 37990284 PMCID: PMC10662794 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-023-00680-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Numerous conditions are grouped under the generic term exercise-induced leg pain (EILP), yet clear diagnostic guidelines are lacking. This scoping review was conducted to clarify the definition and diagnostic criteria of nine commonly occurring EILP conditions. METHODS Three online databases were searched from inception to April 2022 for any English language original manuscripts identifying, describing, or assessing the clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria of the nine most common conditions that cause EILP. We included manuscripts considering all adults with any reported diagnostic criteria for EILP in any setting. Methodological quality was assessed using the Mixed Method Appraisal tool. Condition definitions were identified and categorised during data charting. Twenty-five potential elements of the history, 24 symptoms, 41 physical signs, 21 investigative tools, and 26 overarching diagnostic criteria, were identified and coded as counts of recommendation per condition, alongside qualitative analysis of the clinical reasoning. Condition definitions were constructed with 11 standardised elements based on recent consensus exercises for other conditions. RESULTS One hundred nineteen retained manuscripts, of which 18 studied multiple conditions, had a median quality of 2/5. A combination of the history, pain location, symptoms, physical findings, and investigative modalities were fundamental to identify each sub-diagnosis alongside excluding differentials. The details differed markedly for each sub-diagnosis. Fifty-nine manuscripts included data on chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) revealing exertional pain (83% history), dull aching pain (76% symptoms), absence of physical signs (78% physical findings) and elevated intercompartment pressure (93% investigative modality). Twenty-one manuscripts included data on medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), revealing persistent pain upon discontinuation of activity (81% history), diffuse medial tibial pain (100% pain location), dull ache (86% symptoms), diffuse tenderness (95% physical findings) and MRI for exclusion of differentials (62% investigative modality). Similar analyses were performed for stress fractures (SF, n = 31), popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES, n = 22), superficial peroneal nerve entrapment syndrome (SPNES, n = 15), lumbar radiculopathy (n = 7), accessory/low-lying soleus muscle syndrome (ALLSMS, n = 5), myofascial tears (n = 3), and McArdle's syndrome (n = 2). CONCLUSION Initial diagnostic frameworks and definitions have been developed for each condition of the nine most common conditions that cause EILP, suitable for clinical consideration and consensus confirmation.
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- Fatma Bosnina
- Sports & Exercise Medicine, William Harvey Research Institute, Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Sports & Exercise Medicine, William Harvey Research Institute, Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.
- London Sportswise, London, UK.
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- Sports & Exercise Medicine, William Harvey Research Institute, Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Sports & Exercise Medicine, William Harvey Research Institute, Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Sports & Exercise Medicine, William Harvey Research Institute, Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Sports & Exercise Medicine, William Harvey Research Institute, Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- Barts Health NHS Trust Physiotherapy Department, London, UK
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Hadjispyrou S, Hadjimichael AC, Kaspiris A, Leptos P, Georgoulis JD. Treatment and Rehabilitation Approaches for Stress Fractures in Long-Distance Runners: A Literature Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e49397. [PMID: 38146574 PMCID: PMC10749698 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023] Open
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Stress fractures (SFs) result from repetitive mechanical stress on bones, leading to an imbalance in osseous tissue adaptation and resulting in cortical fractures. The majority of SFs occur in the lower limb due to excessive mechanical loads. Long-distance runners are highly susceptible to SFs, especially when there is a significant increase in the load or intensity of their activity. Various intrinsic and extrinsic factors contribute to the development of SFs. Common SF locations in long-distance runners include the tibial shaft, femur, metatarsal, and pelvic region. Diagnosis may be delayed due to mild symptoms and unremarkable imaging tests. However, the chronicity and recurrence of misdiagnosed SFs may lead to debilitating complete fractures that are even more challenging to treat. In this review, we present data revealed from published case reports and case series studies obtained through PubMed and Embase databases focusing on the management of SFs in long-distance runners and correlate treatment outcomes with rehabilitation and return to high-level athletic performance.
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, Patras, GRC
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- Orthopaedic Department, Saint Mary's and John's Polyclinic, Nicosia, CYP
- Medical School, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, CYP
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- First Department of Orthopaedics, Attikon University General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC
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D'Amico E, Schroeder A. Lacrosse Player on Isotretinoin With Bilateral Knee Pain. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 102:e152-e155. [PMID: 37026862 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000002250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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- Ella D'Amico
- From the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Lohrer H. [High-risk stress fractures in competitive athletes]. UNFALLCHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 126:848-855. [PMID: 37341736 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-023-01339-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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Bone stress injuries are chronic overload reactions of the bone, which are characterized by the load-dependent occurrence of locally perceived pain and tenderness on palpation at the site of the injury. Structurally normal bone becomes fatigued as a result of repetitive submaximal loading and/or inadequate regeneration. Certain stress fractures of the femoral neck (tension side), patella, anterior tibial cortex, medial malleolus, talus, tarsal navicular bone, proximal fifth metatarsal, and sesamoid bones of the great toe tend to develop complications (complete fractures, delayed union, pseudarthrosis, dislocation, arthrosis). These injuries are classified as high-risk stress fractures. Aggressive diagnostics and treatment are recommended when a high-risk stress fracture is suspected. Treatment is frequently different from low-risk stress fractures, including prolonged non-weight-bearing immobilization. In rare cases, surgery is indicated when conservative treatment fails, when a complete or non-healing fracture develops, or in cases of dislocation. The outcomes of both conservative and operative treatment are described as less successful compared with low-risk stress injuries.
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- Heinz Lohrer
- ESN - European SportsCare Network, Zentrum für Sportorthopädie, Borsigstr. 2, 65205, Wiesbaden-Nordenstadt, Deutschland.
- Institut für Sport und Sportwissenschaft, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg, Deutschland.
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Brown PJ, Wyse A, Patel K, Long J. Weight-Bearing CT with Maximum Ankle Dorsiflexion to Identify Impingement and Tibial Plafond Stress Fracture: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2023; 13:01709767-202312000-00006. [PMID: 37831806 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.23.00356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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CASE A 25-year-old male pole vaulter presented with several months of right ankle pain. Radiographs showed an anterior tibial osteophyte with a small intra-articular body suggesting impingement. Weight-bearing computed tomography (CT) revealed an associated tibial plafond stress fracture. Subsequent arthroscopy with osteophyte resection and loose body removal significantly improved symptoms, and he gradually resumed training. CONCLUSION Stress fractures should always be considered in athletes with ankle pain. A unique aspect of this case was the use of weight-bearing CT in diagnosis and surgical planning. To our knowledge, this is the first described case in which weight-bearing CT was used in this fashion.
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- Parker J Brown
- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
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Al-Janabi MJM, Gupta N, Döring S. The Dreaded Black Line. J Belg Soc Radiol 2023; 107:70. [PMID: 37694187 PMCID: PMC10487173 DOI: 10.5334/jbsr.3050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Teaching Point: "The dreaded black line" is a subtle radiographic sign for a unique type of high-risk stress fracture in anterior tibial cortex.
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- Lokmanya Tilak Muncipal Medical College, Mumbai, IN
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Yang K, Sambandam S, Yan MJ, Huo M. Femoral neck stress fracture return to activity and the effect of metabolic dysfunction on recovery: A systematic review. J Orthop 2023; 43:79-92. [PMID: 37545869 PMCID: PMC10400407 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2023.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Background Femoral neck stress fractures are rare fractures traditionally found in athletes and military personnel. There is limited literature on return to activity. Objectives To report return to activity rates and times, and long-term outcomes for femoral neck stress fractures reported in the literature. To examine the effects of bone metabolic dysfunction and surgical management on return to activity following FNSF. Research design & methods A systematic literature review of case reports and case series on adults with femoral neck stress fracture that were diagnosed by gross fracture line on X-ray or gold-standard diagnosis with MRI was conducted. Initial search was limited to articles published from January 1997 to Jan 2023 listed in Medline, Embase, and Scopus. Additional articles were manually added via search of retained paper sources. Patient demographics, fracture type, return to activity time, and surgical vs non-surgical treatment modality were collected. In addition, long-term outcomes and metabolic effects, if reported, were abstracted. Results A total of 40 case reports or case series were retained. 123 stress fractures of the femoral neck from 103 patients were compiled. Of the 103 patients, data on return to activity at least one year following treatment was available for 53 patients. 71% (37/53) of those with long-term follow-up information returned to full pre-injury activity. 24% (13/53) at long-term follow-up had functional recovery but did not return to pre-injury activity due to residual pain. 4% (3/53) had disabling pain. Metabolic workup information was available for 36 patients. Conclusion Long-term follow-up and return to activity information following FNSF treatment are not commonly reported. Based on the available data, outcomes appear benign with most returning to full activity. There is a clear need for standardization of follow-up periods and hip function measure after FNSF treatment. Additionally, a sizable proportion of FNSF occurred in a new population of low-activity individuals with abnormal bone metabolism, which warrants further exploration.
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- Kristine Yang
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, United States
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, United States
- Veteran's Affairs North Texas Health Care System, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, United States
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, United States
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, United States
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Malliaropoulos N, Bikos G, Tsifountoudis I, Alaseirlis D, Christodoulou D, Padhiar N, Maffulli N. Therapeutic ultrasound related pain threshold in elite track & field athletes with tibial bone stress injuries. Surgeon 2023; 21:225-229. [PMID: 35927163 DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2022.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Tibial stress injuries are challenging in terms of early diagnosis, management strategy, and safe return-to-play. In the present study, pain production associated with the application of therapeutic ultrasound (TUS) was used as a primary diagnostic tool to assess tibial bone stress injuries, and the sensitivity of this procedure was compared with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). SUBJECT AND METHODS The study was designed as a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data on tibial bone stress injuries in elite Track and field athletes attending the National Track and Field Athletics Centre in Thessaloniki, Greece, in the period 1995-2007. All patients underwent evaluation by TUS, and the sensitivity of the procedure was compared with MRI. RESULTS Four of 29 athletes showed a positive TUS examination for stress injury while MRI showed normal findings. Additionally, 5 athletes evidenced MRI findings typical of a tibial bone stress injury, while TUS evaluation was negative. Using MRI as the standard, TUS displayed a sensitivity of 79.2%. CONCLUSION Therapeutic ultrasound is a reproducible modality with satisfactory reliability and sensitivity related to MRI, and could represent a useful tool for clinicians to primarily assess suspected tibial bone stress injuries in high qualification Track and Field athletes.
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- Nikolaos Malliaropoulos
- Sports and Exercise Medicine Clinic, Asklipiou, Thessaloniki, Greece; Sports Clinic, Rheumatology Department, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK; Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary, University of London, London, UK.
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- Euromedica-Arogi Rehabilitation Clinic, Pylaia, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- General Clinic-Euromedica, Thessaloniki, Greece; First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary, University of London, London, UK; London Sports Care, BMI London Independent Hospital, London, UK.
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- Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary, University of London, London, UK; First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece; Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, Salerno, Italy; Institute of Science and Technology in Medicine, Keele University School of Medicine, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom.
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Beling A, Saxena A, Hollander K, Tenforde AS. Outcomes Using Focused Shockwave for Treatment of Bone Stress Injury in Runners. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:885. [PMID: 37627770 PMCID: PMC10451564 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10080885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Bone stress injury (BSI) is a common overuse injury that can result in prolonged time away from sport. Limited studies have characterized the use of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for the treatment of BSI. The purpose of this study was to describe the use of ESWT for the management of BSI in runners. A retrospective chart review was performed to identify eligible patients in a single physician's clinic from 1 August 2018 to 30 September 2022. BSI was identified in 40 runners with 41 injuries (28 females; average age and standard deviation: 30 ± 13 years; average pre-injury training 72 ± 40 km per week). Overall, 63% (n = 26) met the criteria for moderate- or high-risk Female or Male Athlete Triad categories. Runners started ESWT at a median of 36 days (IQR 11 to 95 days; range 3 days to 8 years) from BSI diagnosis. On average, each received 5 ± 2 total focused ESWT treatments. Those with acute BSI (ESWT started <3 months from BSI diagnosis) had an average return to run at 12.0 ± 7.5 weeks, while patients with delayed union (>3 months, n = 3) or non-union (>6 months, n = 9) had longer time for return to running (19.8 ± 14.8 weeks, p = 0.032). All runners returned to pain-free running after ESWT except one runner with non-union of grade 4 navicular BSI who opted for surgery. No complications were observed with ESWT. These findings suggest that focused ESWT may be a safe treatment for the management of BSI in runners.
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- Alexandra Beling
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 300 First Avenue, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
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- Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Medical School Hamburg, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
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- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 300 First Avenue, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
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Barkley C, Wong WK, Knapik JJ, Westrick RB. The Presence of Hip Joint Effusion on MRI Is Predictive of a Grade 4 Femoral Neck Stress Injury. Mil Med 2023; 188:e1828-e1834. [PMID: 36611263 DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usac347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION One of the most debilitating types of bone stress injuries is those occurring at the femoral neck. This problem occurs in the military population with much higher incidence than in the normal population and is of great concern to military medical providers. Early detection and accurate diagnosis are key in protecting soldiers and recruits from sustaining a potentially career-ending fracture. In a case study, a 16-year-old elite male distance runner presented with hip pain. MRI found hip joint effusion but was unremarkable for marrow edema and a low-signal fracture line. The initial diagnosis was acute arthritis; however, a follow-up radiograph 1 month later, after the patient had been refraining from running, confirmed a significant non-displaced compression-side Grade 4 femoral neck stress injury (FNSI). In light of the case study and our similar clinical experience, we tested the hypothesis that an MRI study positive for an FNSI, combined with the evidence of a hip joint effusion, is indicative of a Grade 4 FNSI, even without visualization of a low-signal intensity fracture line on T1 or short tau inversion recovery images. MATERIALS AND METHODS Recruits in Army Basic Combat Training were included in the investigation if 1) diagnosed with a unilateral FNSI, 2) had an initial positive MRI for an FNSI, 3) had a positive bone scan for uptake in the femoral neck area (to validate the diagnosis), 4) had no other hip/pelvis injuries, and 5) had a follow-up MRI within 60 days. Hip joint effusion was defined as 1) ≥2-mm measurable difference in the thickness of fluid along the length of the involved femoral neck when compared to the contralateral uninvolved femoral neck on the initial MRI; 2) visibly assessed as a prominent collection of fluid distending the posterior hip joint capsule on the initial MRI coronal short tau inversion recovery sequence (called the "flash sign"). RESULTS A total of 162 recruits met the study inclusion criteria. For the detection of a Grade 4 FNSI on the first MRI, the sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value of the measured joint effusion criteria were 0.52, 0.94, and 0.89, respectively. or the non-measured flash sign, these values were 0.70, 0.83, and 0.80, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Both the measured hip joint effusion criteria and the non-measured flash sign were predictive of a Grade 4 FNSI and may be useful in clinical evaluation.
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- Moncrief Army Health Clinic, Fort Jackson, SC 29207, USA
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- US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Natick, MA 01760, USA
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- US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Natick, MA 01760, USA
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Scott R, James R, Barnett CT, Sale C, Varley I. Perspectives from research and practice: A survey on external load monitoring and bone in sport. Front Sports Act Living 2023; 5:1150052. [PMID: 37181251 PMCID: PMC10166824 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1150052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Introduction There is limited information regarding the association between external load and estimated bone load in sport, which may be important due to the influence exercise can have on bone accrual and injury risk. The aim of this study was to identify external load measuring tools used by support staff to estimate bone load and assess if these methodologies were supported in research. Methods A survey was comprised of 19 multiple choice questions and the option to elaborate on if/how they monitor external load and if/how they used them to estimate bone load. A narrative review was performed to assess how external load is associated to bone in research. Results Participants were required to be working as support staff in applied sport. Support staff (n = 71) were recruited worldwide with the majority (85%) working with professional elite athletes. 92% of support staff monitored external load in their organisation, but only 28% used it to estimate bone load. Discussion GPS is the most commonly used method to estimate bone load, but there is a lack of research assessing GPS metrics with bone load. Accelerometry and force plates were among the most prevalent methods used to assess external load, but a lack of bone specific measurements were reported by support staff. Further research exploring how external load relates to bone is needed as there is no consensus on which method of external load is best to estimate bone load in an applied setting.
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- Reece Scott
- Musculoskeletal, Physical Activity and Metabolic Health Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal, Physical Activity and Metabolic Health Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal, Physical Activity and Metabolic Health Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Sport, Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal, Physical Activity and Metabolic Health Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Hackenbroch C, Kreitner KF. [Stress reactions and stress fractures]. RADIOLOGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 63:259-267. [PMID: 36882548 DOI: 10.1007/s00117-023-01129-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Bone stress injuries is an umbrella term that encompasses repetitive microtraumatic events that accumulate to surpass the threshold of bone failure, which can range from bone marrow edema to frank stress fracture as the end point. Due to nonspecific clinical complaints and physical findings, imaging plays a central role in the diagnostic workup of these entities. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most important imaging modality with a high sensitivity and specificity and allows for differential diagnosis of other diseases. Edema-sensitive with fat suppression and T1-weighted sequences are the core sequence types, and contrast-enhanced imaging-albeit displaying subtle fractures much more easily-is rarely necessary. Furthermore, MRI enables differentiation of injury severity, which has an impact on length of rehabilitation, therapeutic regimen, and the time to return to sports in athletes.
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- Carsten Hackenbroch
- Klinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie und Neuroradiologie, Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Ulm, Ulm, Deutschland
- Klinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Ulm, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie der Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität, Langenbeckstraße 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland.
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Navas A, Kassarjian A. Bone Marrow Lesions in Athletic Stress Injuries: An Overview. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2023; 27:54-72. [PMID: 36868245 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1761613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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This article discusses the presumed pathophysiology of osseous sport-related stress changes, the optimal imaging strategy for detecting the lesions, and the progression of the lesions as seen on magnetic resonance imaging. It also describes some of the most common stress-related injuries in athletes by anatomical location and introduces some new concepts in the field.
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- Ana Navas
- Department of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Olympia Medical Center, Elite Sports Imaging, Madrid, Spain
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Benitez CL, Daniels B, Colvin AC. Point-of-care radiology service at the US Open Tennis Championships. Skeletal Radiol 2022; 51:2257-2261. [PMID: 35876863 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-022-04128-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Professional tennis tournaments have onsite sports medicine physicians who oversee the athletes' overall health during competition, including musculoskeletal injury and general illnesses. The medical team is composed of orthopedic and non-operative sports medicine physicians. Frequently, the tournament doctors require imaging to localize and grade musculoskeletal injuries and to make decisions regarding treatment, safe training, and return to match play. The most versatile and readily available imaging modality to evaluate for acute musculoskeletal injury is point-of-care ultrasonography. In 2015, a dedicated radiology service was created at the US Open by bringing in a musculoskeletal radiologist who would perform ultrasounds in a formal and consistent manner. In addition, the radiologist was tasked with onsite radiography as well as review of all MRI examinations done at the imaging center. This article describes how this radiology service was implemented, what types of studies were performed and the advantages of having an onsite musculoskeletal radiologist at the tournament. This service allowed the medical team to provide the comprehensive and efficient medical care required in a major professional tennis event. It also showed the value of having the in-person expertise of the musculoskeletal radiologist in the sports medicine team. This same model could be applied to other professional sporting events.
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- Carlos L Benitez
- Department of Diagnostic, Molecular and Interventional Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Nemours Children's Hospital, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Syrop I, Fukushima Y, Mullins K, Raiser S, Lawley R, Bosshardt L, Finlay A, Ray J, Fredericson M. Comparison of Ultrasonography to MRI in the Diagnosis of Lower Extremity Bone Stress Injuries: A Prospective Cohort Study. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2022; 41:2885-2896. [PMID: 35316862 DOI: 10.1002/jum.15977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound imaging (USI) compared to the reference-standard of MRI in the diagnosis of bone stress injury (BSI). METHODS A prospective blinded cohort study was conducted. Thirty seven patients who presented to an academic sports medicine clinic from 2016 to 2020 with suspected lower-extremity BSI on clinical exam underwent both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and USI. Participant characteristics were collected including age, gender and sport. Exclusion criteria included contraindication for dedicated MRI, traumatic fracture, or severe tendon or ligamentous injury. The primary outcome measure was BSI diagnosis by USI. An 8-point assessment system was utilized on USI for diagnosis of BSI, and the Fredericson and Nattiv22 criteria were applied to classify MRI findings. RESULTS Thirty seven participants who met study criteria were consented to participate. All participants completed baseline measures. Using MRI, there were 30 (81%) athletes with a positive and seven participants with a negative BSI diagnosis. The most common BSIs in the study were in the metatarsal (54%) and tibia (32%). Compared to MRI, USI demonstrated 0.80 sensitivity (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.61-0.92) and 0.71 specificity (95% CI, 0.29-0.96) in detecting BSI, with a positive predictive value of 0.92 (95% CI, 0.75-0.99) and negative predictive value of 0.45 (95% CI, 0.17-0.77). CONCLUSIONS USI is a potentially useful point-of-care tool for practicing sports medicine providers to combine with their clinical evaluation in the diagnosis of BSIs. Further research is ongoing to determine the role of USI in follow-up care and return-to-play protocols.
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- Isaac Syrop
- Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UC Davis, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Centers of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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Weinrich L, Dahne M, Lindner T, Stöckle U, Tsitsilonis S. Femoral Neck Stress Fracture of a Male, Healthy Marathon Runner - Case Report and Literature Review. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ORTHOPADIE UND UNFALLCHIRURGIE 2022; 160:564-571. [PMID: 33782932 DOI: 10.1055/a-1401-0375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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In the present report, a case of a healthy, 38-year-old male recreational marathon runner who presented in the emergency department is discussed. He was diagnosed with a stress fracture of the femoral neck and treated surgically using a dynamic hip screw (DHS). One year after surgery, the patient was able to return to most of his previous sports activities. In the present report, the existing literature on the subject is exhibited and the points of interest in terms of incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, classification, treatment, and long-term outcome are analyzed. We suggest operative treatment of stress fractures of the femoral neck even in cases of complete undisplaced ones. This way, the risk of a displacement is counteracted, and patients can quickly return to daily activities without having to withstand long-term immobilization.
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- Luise Weinrich
- Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Charité University Hospital Berlin, Germany
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- Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Charité University Hospital Berlin, Germany
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- Zentrale chirurgische Notaufnahme, Charité University Hospital Berlin, Germany
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- Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Charité University Hospital Berlin, Germany
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- Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Charité University Hospital Berlin, Germany
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Tenforde AS, DeLuca S, Wu AC, Ackerman KE, Lewis M, Rauh MJ, Heiderscheit B, Krabak BJ, Kraus E, Roberts W, Troy KL, Barrack MT. Prevalence and factors associated with bone stress injury in middle school runners. PM R 2022; 14:1056-1067. [PMID: 34251763 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bone stress injury (BSI) in youth runners is clinically important during times of skeletal growth and is not well studied. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence, anatomical distribution, and factors associated with running-related BSI in boy and girl middle school runners. DESIGN Retrospective cross-sectional study. SETTING Online survey distributed to middle school runners. METHODS Survey evaluated BSI history, age, grade, height, weight, eating behaviors, menstrual function, exercise training, and other health characteristics. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Prevalence and characteristics associated with history of BSI, stratified by cortical-rich (eg, tibia) and trabecular-rich (pelvis and femoral neck) locations. PARTICIPANTS 2107 runners (n = 1250 boys, n = 857 girls), age 13.2 ± 0.9 years. RESULTS One hundred five (4.7%) runners reported a history of 132 BSIs, with higher prevalence in girls than boys (6.7% vs 3.8%, p = .004). The most common location was the tibia (n = 51). Most trabecular-rich BSIs (n = 16, 94% total) were sustained by girls (pelvis: n = 6; femoral neck: n = 6; sacrum: n = 4). In girls, consuming <3 daily meals (odds ratio [OR] = 18.5, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 7.3, 47.4), eating disorder (9.8, 95% CI = 2.0, 47.0), family history of osteoporosis (OR = 6.9, 95% CI = 2.6, 18.0), and age (OR = 1.6, 95% CI = 1.0, 2.6) were associated with BSI. In boys, family history of osteoporosis (OR = 3.2, 95% CI = 1.2, 8.4), prior non-BSI fracture (OR = 3.2, 95% CI = 1.6, 6.7), and running mileage (OR = 1.1, 95% CI = 1.0, 1.1) were associated with BSI. Participating in soccer or basketball ≥2 years was associated with lower odds of BSI for both sexes. CONCLUSION Whereas family history of osteoporosis and prior fracture (non-BSI) were most strongly related to BSI in the youth runners, behaviors contributing to an energy deficit, such as eating disorder and consuming <3 meals daily, also emerged as independent factors associated with BSI. Although cross-sectional design limits determining causality, our findings suggest promoting optimal skeletal health through nutrition and participation in other sports including soccer and basketball may address factors associated with BSI in this population.
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- Adam S Tenforde
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Sports Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Neuroendocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA
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- Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, San Diego State University, San Diego, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Rehabilitation, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Stanford Children's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, California State University, Long Beach, California, USA
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Moraes MS, Fernandes RA, Moreno YMF, Pelegrini A, Silva DAS. Bone Density and Bone Geometry in University Athletes From Sports With Different Levels of Impact: Simultaneous Association With Multiple Factors. J Strength Cond Res 2022; 36:3113-3121. [PMID: 36026482 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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ABSTRACT Moraes, MS, Fernandes, RA, Moreno, YMF, Pelegrini, A, and Silva, DAS. Bone density and bone geometry in university athletes from sports with different levels of impact: simultaneous association with multiple factors. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2022-The aim of this study was to use the bone loading unit (BLU) classification to compare bone density and bone geometry of sports with different levels of impact, simultaneously controlling the multiple factors that interfere with bone metabolism in athletes. Overall, 167 university athletes (92 men) participated in the study. Bone mineral density (BMD), strength index, cross-sectional area (CSA) at the moment of inertia, section modulus (Z), CSA, neck-shaft angle (NSA), and hip axis length (HAL) were measured. Sports were categorized by level of impact, high BLU (higher impact) and moderate/low BLU (lower impact). Covariates were fat mass, lean tissue mass, training volume, time of practice, dietary supplementation, use of oral contraceptives and menstrual status. Multiple linear regression with 5% significance level (p < 0.05) was used. In men, HAL was higher in sports with high BLU compared with those with moderate/low BLU (β: -0.21; R2: 0.30; p = 0.03). In women, NSA was higher in sports with moderate/low BLU compared with those with high BLU (β: 0.31; R2: 0.11; p = 0.02). There was no difference between BLU groups for BMD. These results persisted when the simultaneous interference of covariates was controlled. Thus, this study recommends BLU to classify sports and reinforces the importance of monitoring HAL and NSA in athletes in addition to the control of multiple factors that interfere with bone metabolism, because they influence physical performance and bone health during and after athletic life.
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- Mikael S Moraes
- Research Center in Kinanthropometry and Human Performance, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, School of Sciences and Technology, São Paulo State University, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Graduate Program in Nutrition, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil; and
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- Health and Sport Sciences Center, Santa Catarina State University, Florianopolis, Brazil
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- Research Center in Kinanthropometry and Human Performance, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil
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Epigenetic Alterations in Sports-Related Injuries. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13081471. [PMID: 36011382 PMCID: PMC9408207 DOI: 10.3390/genes13081471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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It is a well-known fact that physical activity benefits people of all age groups. However, highly intensive training, maladaptation, improper equipment, and lack of sufficient rest lead to contusions and sports-related injuries. From the perspectives of sports professionals and those performing regular–amateur sports activities, it is important to maintain proper levels of training, without encountering frequent injuries. The bodily responses to physical stress and intensive physical activity are detected on many levels. Epigenetic modifications, including DNA methylation, histone protein methylation, acetylation, and miRNA expression occur in response to environmental changes and play fundamental roles in the regulation of cellular activities. In the current review, we summarise the available knowledge on epigenetic alterations present in tissues and organs (e.g., muscles, the brain, tendons, and bones) as a consequence of sports-related injuries. Epigenetic mechanism observations have the potential to become useful tools in sports medicine, as predictors of approaching pathophysiological alterations and injury biomarkers that have already taken place.
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Emmet D, Roberts J, Yao KV. Update on Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Athletes. CURRENT PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40141-022-00362-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Wang Y, Li Y, Lin G, Zhang Q, Zhong J, Zhang Y, Ma K, Zheng Y, Lu G, Zhang Z. Lower-extremity fatigue fracture detection and grading based on deep learning models of radiographs. Eur Radiol 2022; 33:555-565. [PMID: 35748901 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-022-08950-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To identify the feasibility of deep learning-based diagnostic models for detecting and assessing lower-extremity fatigue fracture severity on plain radiographs. METHODS This retrospective study enrolled 1151 X-ray images (tibiofibula/foot: 682/469) of fatigue fractures and 2842 X-ray images (tibiofibula/foot: 2000/842) without abnormal presentations from two clinical centers. After labeling the lesions, images in a center (tibiofibula/foot: 2539/1180) were allocated at 7:1:2 for model construction, and the remaining images from another center (tibiofibula/foot: 143/131) for external validation. A ResNet-50 and a triplet branch network were adopted to construct diagnostic models for detecting and grading. The performances of detection models were evaluated with sensitivity, specificity, and area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), while grading models were evaluated with accuracy by confusion matrix. Visual estimations by radiologists were performed for comparisons with models. RESULTS For the detection model on tibiofibula, a sensitivity of 95.4%/85.5%, a specificity of 80.1%/77.0%, and an AUC of 0.965/0.877 were achieved in the internal testing/external validation set. The detection model on foot reached a sensitivity of 96.4%/90.8%, a specificity of 76.0%/66.7%, and an AUC of 0.947/0.911. The detection models showed superior performance to the junior radiologist, comparable to the intermediate or senior radiologist. The overall accuracy of the diagnostic model was 78.5%/62.9% for tibiofibula and 74.7%/61.1% for foot in the internal testing/external validation set. CONCLUSIONS The deep learning-based models could be applied to the radiological diagnosis of plain radiographs for assisting in the detection and grading of fatigue fractures on tibiofibula and foot. KEY POINTS • Fatigue fractures on radiographs are relatively difficult to detect, and apt to be misdiagnosed. • Detection and grading models based on deep learning were constructed on a large cohort of radiographs with lower-extremity fatigue fractures. • The detection model with high sensitivity would help to reduce the misdiagnosis of lower-extremity fatigue fractures.
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- Yanping Wang
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, 305 East Zhongshan Rd, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, 305 East Zhongshan Rd, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, 305 East Zhongshan Rd, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, 305 East Zhongshan Rd, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Radiology, Nanjing Qinhuai Medical Area, Jinling Hospital, 210002, Nanjing, China
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- Tencent Jarvis Lab, Shenzhen, 518000, China
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, 305 East Zhongshan Rd, Nanjing, 210002, China.,State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, 305 East Zhongshan Rd, Nanjing, 210002, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China.
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Survey on Video-Based Biomechanics and Biometry Tools for Fracture and Injury Assessment in Sports. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12083981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This work presents a survey literature review on biomechanics, specifically aimed at the study of existent biomechanical tools through video analysis, in order to identify opportunities for researchers in the field, and discuss future proposals and perspectives. Scientific literature (journal papers and conference proceedings) in the field of video-based biomechanics published after 2010 were selected and discussed. The most common application of the study of biomechanics using this technique is sports, where the most reported applications are american football, soccer, basketball, baseball, jumping, among others. These techniques have also been studied in a less proportion, in ergonomy, and injury prevention. From the revised literature, it is clear that biomechanics studies mainly focus on the analysis of angles, speed or acceleration, however, not many studies explore the dynamical forces in the joints. The development of video-based biomechanic tools for force analysis could provide methods for assessment and prediction of biomechanical force associated risks such as injuries and fractures. Therefore, it is convenient to start exploring this field. A few case studies are reported, where force estimation is performed via manual tracking in different scenarios. This demonstration is carried out using conventional manual tracking, however, the inclusion of similar methods in an automated manner could help in the development of intelligent healthcare, force prediction tools for athletes and/or elderly population. Future trends and challenges in this field are also discussed, where data availability and artificial intelligence models will be key to proposing new and more reliable methods for biomechanical analysis.
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Potvin CA, Ip VHY. Regional Anesthesia for Athletes Undergoing Upper Extremity Procedures: Techniques and Considerations. Clin Sports Med 2022; 41:203-217. [PMID: 35300835 DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2021.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Upper extremity injuries are frequent in athletes which may require surgeries. Regional anesthesia for postoperative analgesia is important to aid recovery, and peripheral nerve blocks for surgical anesthesia enable surgeries to be performed without general anesthetics and their associated adverse effects. The relevant nerve block approaches to anesthetize the brachial plexus for elbow, wrist and hand surgeries are discussed in this article. There is very limited margin for error when performing nerve blocks and multimodal monitoring approach to reduce harm are outlined. Lastly, the importance of obtaining informed consent prior to nerve block procedures should not be overlooked.
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- Carole-Anne Potvin
- CHU de Québec - Enfant- Jésus & Saint-Sacrement, 1050 Ch Ste-Foy, Québec, QC, G1S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, University of Alberta Hospital, 2-150 Clinical Sciences Building, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G3, Canada.
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Hoenig T, Tenforde AS, Strahl A, Rolvien T, Hollander K. Does Magnetic Resonance Imaging Grading Correlate With Return to Sports After Bone Stress Injuries? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:834-844. [PMID: 33720786 DOI: 10.1177/0363546521993807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND While some studies have failed to reveal any significant relationship between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) grading and return to sports after bone stress injuries, others have reported either a linear or nonlinear relationship. PURPOSE To evaluate the prognostic value of MRI grading for time to return to sports and rate of return to sports after bone stress injuries. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS A systematic search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, and Google Scholar. Studies reporting return to sports data after bone stress injuries using MRI grading systems were included in this review. The risk of bias was evaluated using the Quality in Prognosis Studies tool. Meta-analyses were performed to summarize the mean time to return to sports. The Pearson correlation was used to determine the relationship between time to return to sports and MRI grade. A meta-analysis of proportions was conducted to determine the percentage of athletes who successfully returned to sports. RESULTS A total of 16 studies with 560 bone stress injuries met inclusion criteria. Higher MRI-based grading was associated with an increased time to return to sports (P < .00001). Pooled data revealed that higher MRI-based grading correlated with a longer time to return to sports (r = 0.554; P = .001). Combining all anatomic locations, the mean time to return to sports was 41.7 days (95% CI, 30.6-52.9), 70.1 days (95% CI, 46.9-93.3), 84.3 days (95% CI, 59.6-109.1), and 98.5 days (95% CI, 85.5-112.6) for grade 1, 2, 3, and 4 injuries, respectively. Trabecular-rich sites of injury (eg, pelvis, femoral neck, and calcaneus) took longer to heal than cortical-rich sites of injury (eg, tibia, metatarsal, and other long-bone sites of injury). Overall, more than 90% of all athletes successfully returned to sports. CONCLUSION The findings from this systematic review indicate that MRI grading may offer a prognostic value for time to return to sports after the nonsurgical treatment of bone stress injuries. Both MRI grade and location of injury suggest that individually adapted rehabilitation regimens and therapeutic decisions are required to optimize healing and a safe return to sports.
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- Tim Hoenig
- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.,MSH Medical School Hamburg, University of Applied Sciences and Medical University, Hamburg, Germany
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Lambert C, Reinert N, Stahl L, Pfeiffer T, Wolfarth B, Lachmann D, Shafizadeh S, Ritzmann R. Epidemiology of injuries in track and field athletes: a cross-sectional study of specific injuries based on time loss and reduction in sporting level. PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 2022; 50:20-29. [PMID: 33290132 DOI: 10.1080/00913847.2020.1858701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To prevent the occurrence of injury in a sport, exact knowledge of injury patterns is needed. To synthesize sport-specific injuries in track and field comparing elite and recreational level athletes, as well as gender. Furthermore, analyze the time loss due to injury and reduction in athletic performance. METHODS Injury type-specific frequencies were recorded according to discipline, gender and performance level. Injury severity was assessed by time loss duration and performance reduction. RESULTS 64% of athletes suffered at least one injury. In the top 10 ranking, 83% (n = 524) were located in the lower extremities. A muscle strain of the thigh had the highest prevalence in sprint (34%, n = 41), jump (15%, n = 15) and middle-distance running (16%, n = 6). More injuries occurred during training (75%, n = 165) as compared to competition (25%, n = 56). The longest time loss was documented in throwing with a downtime of 36 weeks after a ligament injury of the elbow and 39 weeks after a muscle injury of the elbow. The injury with the highest number of athletes with a reduced level of performance was the foot ligament injury in sprint athletes at 100%. CONCLUSION Assessing time loss and performance reduction in athletics, there are discipline-specific injury patterns. This study points out the high prevalence of training injuries, highlighting the need for future investigations to adapt training management, improve medical care and rehabilitation with respect to every discipline.
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- Christophe Lambert
- Department of Experimental Sports Traumatology, University of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne Merheim Medical Centre, Cologne, Germany.,Department of Biomechanics and Performance Diagnostics, Praxisklinik Rennbahn AG, Muttenz, Switzerland.,Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne Merheim Medical Centre, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Sana Dreifaltigkeits-Krankenhaus Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Experimental Sports Traumatology, University of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne Merheim Medical Centre, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Sports Sciences, Division of Sports Medicine, Humboldt University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Vice-Rectorate for Teaching and Studies Central Evaluation of Studies and Teaching, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Sana Dreifaltigkeits-Krankenhaus Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Biomechanics and Performance Diagnostics, Praxisklinik Rennbahn AG, Muttenz, Switzerland
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Carbuhn AF, Yu D, Magee LM, McCulloch PC, Lambert BS. Anthropometric Factors Associated With Bone Stress Injuries in Collegiate Distance Runners: New Risk Metrics and Screening Tools? Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671211070308. [PMID: 35178462 PMCID: PMC8844446 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211070308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lower limb bone stress injury (BSI) of the pelvis, femur, and tibia is prevalent in collegiate track and field distance runners. Bone mineral density (BMD), body composition (BComp), and anthropometric parameters before initial collegiate injury have not been compared between runners with BSI and their noninjured counterparts. PURPOSE To characterize bone health in relation to BComp and anthropometric measurements from total-body dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans in collegiate male and female distance runners before BSI and develop BMD prediction models. STUDY DESIGN Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS Distance runners (N = 79) from a single university track and field team were retrospectively enrolled into this study. The runners completed a DXA scan during the fall season (August-November) and participated in sport activities before the scan. Three months after scanning, electronic medical records were reviewed for the occurrence of BSI. An independent-sample t test was used to compare BMD (total and regional [spine, pelvis, and legs]), BComp (% body fat, fat mass, and lean mass), and anthropometric measurements (shoulder width and leg, arm, and trunk length) between runners with versus without BSI (included subgroup analysis by sex). Multiple linear regression with stepwise removal was used to determine variables most predictive of BMD. RESULTS Of the 79 enrolled participants (42 male, 37 female), 18 runners (22.8%; 11 female, 7 male) sustained a lower limb BSI. Compared with the noninjured group, injured runners had lower total and regional BMD (P < .001 for all) and shorter leg and arm lengths (P < .05 for both), whereas injured male runners had lower fat mass and injured female runners had lower lean mass in the legs (P < .05 for both). Injured runners' age-matched total BMD Z score (-0.1 ± 0.6) was considered clinically normal. BComp and anthropometric measures were predictive of total and regional BMD (P < .05; R 2 = 0.64-0.80; percentage error = 3.8%-4.8%). CONCLUSION The DXA scans of injured runners prior to incidence indicated lower BMD compared with noninjured runners. Shorter limb lengths, lower fat mass (male), and lower leg lean mass (female) may also be indicative of risk. Certain BComp and anthropometric measures were predictive of BMD.
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- Aaron F. Carbuhn
- Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, University of Kansas Medical
Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, University of Kansas Medical
Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
- Kansas Team Health, Kansas Athletics Inc, Lawrence, Kansas,
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Houston Methodist
Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Houston Methodist
Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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Milgrom C, Voloshin A, Novack L, Milgrom Y, Ekenman I, Finestone AS. In vivo strains at the middle and distal thirds of the tibia during exertional activities. Bone Rep 2022; 16:101170. [PMID: 35198657 PMCID: PMC8851073 DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2022.101170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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There is a known variance in the incidence and anatomical site of tibial stress fractures among infantry recruits and athletes who train according to established uniform training programs. To better understand the biomechanical basis for this variance, we conducted in vivo axial strain measurements using instrumented bone staples affixed in the medial cortex, aligned along the long axis of the tibia at the level of the mid and distal third of the bone in four male subjects. Strain measurements were made during treadmill walking, treadmill running, drop jumps from a 45 cm height onto a force plate and serial vertical jumps on a force plate. Significance levels for the main effects of location, type of activity and their interaction were determined by quasi-parametric methodologies. Compared to walking, running and vertical jumping peak axial tensile strain (με) was 1.94 (p = 0.009) and 3.92 times (p < 0.001) higher, respectively. Peak axial compression strain (με) values were found to be greater at the distal third than at the mid tibia for walking, running and vertical jumping (PR = 1.95, p-value<0.001). Peak axial compression and tension strains varied significantly between the subjects (all with p < 0.001), after controlling for strain gauge location and activity type. The study findings help explain the variance in the anatomical location of tibial stress fractures among participants doing the same uniform training and offers evidence of individual biomechanical susceptibility to tibial stress fracture. The study data can provide guidance when developing a generalized finite element model for mechanical tibial loading. For subject specific decisions, individualized musculoskeletal finite element models may be necessary. In vivo strains were measured simultaneously at the middle and distal tibial thirds. Compression and tension varied between subjects controlling for location and activity. Compared to walking, running and jumping tension was 1.94 and 3.92 higher. Compression strains were greater at the distal third than at the mid tibia. The data can be used to develop a generalized FE model for mechanical tibial loading.
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Ratter J, Pellekooren S, Wiertsema S, van Dongen JM, Geleijn E, de Groot V, Bloemers FW, Jansma E, Ostelo RWJG. Content validity and measurement properties of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale in patients with fractures of the lower extremities: a systematic review. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2022; 6:11. [PMID: 35092528 PMCID: PMC8800956 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-022-00417-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Fractures of lower extremities are common trauma-related injuries, and have major impact on patients' functional status. A frequently used Patient-Reported Outcome Measure (PROM) to evaluate patients’ functional status with lower extremity fractures is the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS). However, there is no systematic review regarding content validity and other measurement properties of the LEFS in patients with lower extremity fractures. Methods A search was performed in PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Library from inception until November 2020. Studies on development of the LEFS and/or the evaluation of one or more measurement properties of the LEFS in patients with lower extremity fractures were included, and independently assessed by two reviewers using COSMIN guidelines. Results Seven studies were included. Content validity of the LEFS was rated 'inconsistent', supported by very low quality of evidence. Structural validity was rated ‘insufficient’ supported by doubtful methodological quality. Internal consistency, measurement error, and responsiveness were rated 'indeterminate' supported by inadequate to adequate methodological quality. The methodological quality of the construct validity (hypotheses testing) assessment was rated as 'inadequate'. Conclusion The LEFS has several shortcomings, the lack of sufficient content validity being the most important one as content validity is considered the most crucial measurement property of a PROM according to the COSMIN guidelines. In interpreting the outcomes, one should therefore be aware that not all relevant aspects of physical functioning may be accounted for in the LEFS. Further validation in a well-designed content validity study is needed, including a clearly defined construct and patient involvement during the assessment of different aspects of content validity. Plain English summary Bone fractures of the lower extremities are a common injury. During rehabilitation it is essential to evaluate how patients experience their physical functioning, in order to monitor the progress and to optimize treatment. To measure physical functioning often questionnaires (also known as Patient Reported Outcome Measures) are used, such as the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS). However, it is not clear if the LEFS actually measures physical function, and if its other measurement properties are sufficient for using this questionnaire among patients with fractures in the lower extremities. Therefore, we systematically searched and assessed scientific papers on the development of the LEFS (i.e., its ability to measure physical functioning), and papers on the performance of the LEFS with regard to several measurement properties to identify possible factors that may cause measurement errors. Hereby we have assessed the quality of the studies included. Our main finding was that the LEFS may not measure all aspects of physical function. Given the low quality of the papers included in our study, these findings come with considerable uncertainty. As the LEFS was developed more than 20 years ago, it may not represent physical functioning as we currently conceptualize this. Therefore, we recommend to perform a study in which the content of the LEFS will be evaluated by experts in the field as well as patients, and modify the questionnaire as needed.
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- Julia Ratter
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Epidemiology and Data Science, Location VUmc, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Tong X, Turunen MJ, Burton IS, Kröger H. Generalized Uncoupled Bone Remodeling Associated With Delayed Healing of Fatigue Fractures. JBMR Plus 2022; 6:e10598. [PMID: 35309868 PMCID: PMC8914151 DOI: 10.1002/jbm4.10598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Fatigue fractures in bones are common injuries with load‐bearing activities, during which the remodeling aimed at removing microdamage has been suggested to play a role in increasing related fracture risk. Much attention has been given to the uncoupling between osteoclastic bone resorption and osteoblastic osteogenesis in fatigue fracture cases; however, the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms of impaired fracture healing are yet unknown. Here we report multiple fatigue fractures in a physically active woman receiving contraceptive pills for years. Her fracture healing was remarkably slow, although she has been otherwise healthy. The patient underwent bone biopsy of the iliac crest that showed remarkable peritrabecular fibrosis with increased osteoclastic bone resorption combined with relatively low bone formation. Analysis of bone biochemical composition revealed a more complex picture: First, notable declines in bone mineral content–based parameters indicating abnormal mineralization were evident in both cancellous and cortical bone. Second, there was elevation in mineral crystal size, perfection, and collagen maturity in her bone tissues from different anatomical sites. To our knowledge, this is the first report showing generalized uncoupling in bone remodeling, increased peritrabecular fibrosis, and bone compositional changes associated with delayed healing of fatigue fractures. These results may explain delayed healing of fatigue and stress fractures. © 2021 The Authors. JBMR Plus published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Xiaoyu Tong
- Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit (KMRU), Clinical Research Centre, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Eastern Finland Kuopio Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics University of Eastern Finland Kuopio Finland
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- Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit (KMRU), Clinical Research Centre, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Eastern Finland Kuopio Finland
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- Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit (KMRU), Clinical Research Centre, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Eastern Finland Kuopio Finland
- Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology, and Hand Surgery Kuopio University Hospital Kuopio Finland
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Kozinc Ž, Smajla D, Šarabon N. The reliability of wearable commercial sensors for outdoor assessment of running biomechanics: the effect of surface and running speed. Sports Biomech 2022:1-14. [PMID: 35019817 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2021.2022746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the reliability of running biomechanics assessment with a wearable commercial sensor (RunScribeTM). Participants performed multiple 200-m runs over sand, grass and asphalt ground at the estimated 5-km tempo, with an additional trial with 21-km tempo at the asphalt. Intra-session reliability was excellent for all variables at 5-km pace (intra-class coefficient correlation (ICC) asphalt: 0.90-0.99; macadam: 0.94-1.00; grass: 0.92-1.00), except for shock (good; ICC = 0.83), and contact time and total power output (moderate; ICC = 0.68-0.71). Coefficient of variation (CV) were mostly acceptable in all conditions, except for horizontal ground reaction force (GRF) rate in asphalt 5-km pace trial (CV = 24.5 %), power (CV = 14.3 %) and foot strike type (CV = 30.9 %) in 21-km pace trial, and horizontal GRF rate grass trial (CV = 15.7 %). Inter-session reliability was high or excellent for the majority of the outcomes (ICC≥0.85). Total power output (ICC = 0.56-0.65) and shock (ICC = 0.67-0.75) showed only moderate reliability across all conditions. Power (CV = 12.5-13.8 %), foot strike type (CV = 14.9-29.4 %) and horizontal ground reaction force rate (CV = 12.4-36.4 %) showed unacceptable CV.
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- Žiga Kozinc
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Izola, Slovenia
- Andrej Marušič Institute, University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Izola, Slovenia
- Human Health Department, InnoRenew CoE, Ljubljana, Izola, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Izola, Slovenia
- Human Health Department, InnoRenew CoE, Ljubljana, Izola, Slovenia
- S2P, Laboratory for Motor Control and Motor Behavior, Science to Practice, Ltd., Slovenia
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Nutritional Considerations for Injury Prevention and Recovery in Combat Sports. Nutrients 2021; 14:nu14010053. [PMID: 35010929 PMCID: PMC8746600 DOI: 10.3390/nu14010053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Sports participation is not without risk, and most athletes incur at least one injury throughout their careers. Combat sports are popular all around the world, and about one-third of their injuries result in more than 7 days of absence from competition or training. The most frequently injured body regions are the head and neck, followed by the upper and lower limbs, while the most common tissue types injured are superficial tissues and skin, followed by ligaments and joint capsules. Nutrition has significant implications for injury prevention and enhancement of the recovery process due to its effect on the overall physical and psychological well-being of the athlete and improving tissue healing. In particular, amino acid and protein intake, antioxidants, creatine, and omega-3 are given special attention due to their therapeutic roles in preventing muscle loss and anabolic resistance as well as promoting injury healing. The purpose of this review is to present the roles of various nutritional strategies in reducing the risk of injury and improving the treatment and rehabilitation process in combat sports. In this respect, nutritional considerations for muscle, joint, and bone injuries as well as sports-related concussions are presented. The injury risk associated with rapid weight loss is also discussed. Finally, preoperative nutrition and nutritional considerations for returning to a sport after rehabilitation are addressed.
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Sacral stress fractures in athletes. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2021; 31:1-9. [PMID: 34727235 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-07043-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Fatigue stress fractures are a common overuse injury, frequently associated with high load-bearing endurance activities such as running, military training and aerobic exercise. While these fractures can arise at any site, sacral stress fractures are poorly studied with evidence consisting mainly of case reports and limited case series. This review aims to analyze and summarize all reports published to date describing cases of sacral stress fracture in athletes. METHODS PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Database were systematically searched for studies reporting on Stress Fractures of the Sacrum. Insufficiency fractures of the elderly were excluded. RESULTS The literature review revealed 49 studies reporting on 124 cases of sacral stress fractures. Seventy-six patients (61%) were professional or collegiate level athletes, and 37 (30%) were military recruits or police officers in training. Seventeen female athletes were identified as suffering from low bone mineral density (25%), 9 of which reported menstrual irregularities. Thirteen female patients (19%) had a history of eating disorders. CONCLUSION While most sacral stress fractures occur in normal bones exposed to abnormal repetitive loads, the high percentage of lower bone mineral density can blur the lines between fatigue fractures and insufficiency fractures. The causes of these fractures are multifactorial. High endurance sports and the features of the female athlete triad were found in high percentage of the cases. Conservative treatment is the mainstay of treatment, consisting of ceasing of training and a period of rehabilitation and gradual return to training and competition.
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Rockwell MS, Kostelnik SB, McMillan RP, Lancaster M, Larson-Meyer DE, Hulver MW. An Association between Bioavailable 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and Bone Mineral Density in a Diverse Cohort of Collegiate Athletes. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2021; 54:371-376. [PMID: 34652336 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000002807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Although vitamin D is intimately involved in bone metabolism, the relationship between vitamin D status, as measured by serum total 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentration, and bone mineral density (BMD) is weak, particularly in non-White populations. Measurement of bioavailable 25(OH)D has been suggested as a better indicator of vitamin D status than total 25(OH)D concentration. To date, the bioavailable 25(OH)D biomarker has been explored minimally in athletic populations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between total and bioavailable 25(OH)D concentrations and BMD in collegiate athletes. METHODS NCAA Division 1 basketball and swimming athletes served as study participants (n = 53; 28 females, 25 males; 28 basketball players, 25 swimmers). All participants completed dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans for analysis of BMD, blood draws for vitamin D measures, and diet/lifestyle questionnaires. RESULTS Overall, total 25(OH)D was 80.0 + 13.9 nmol/L and bioavailable 25(OH)D was 6.0 ± 1.9 nmol/L. There was strong disagreement between total 25(OH)D and bioavailable 25(OH)D concentrations (κ = -0.299; r = -0.129) (p = 0.100); 53% of total participants and 77% of Black participants were classified differently (low vs. normal vitamin D status) based on total and bioavailable 25(OH)D criteria. Black participants had significantly lower total 25(OH)D and higher bioavailable 25(OH)D concentrations than White participants (59.5 vs. 102.5 nmol/L and 7.9 vs. 5.4 nmol/L, respectively) (p < 0.001). Total 25(OH)D and total BMD were not correlated, but bioavailable 25(OH)D and total BMD demonstrated a positive correlation (r = 0.618, p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that bioavailable 25(OH)D concentration may be a better clinical measure of vitamin D status than total 25(OH)D in collegiate athletes as related to BMD, particularly in Black athletes. Further research on the utility of the bioavailable 25(OH)D biomarker in athletes is needed.
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- Michelle S Rockwell
- Fralin Life Sciences Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Department of Family and Community Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Blacksburg, VA The Metabolism Core at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
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Stress Imaging of Bone. Clin Sports Med 2021; 40:765-779. [PMID: 34509210 DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2021.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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This article defines stress injury, including insufficiency and fatigue fractures. The pathophysiology and risk factors for development of stress injuries are also discussed. The most common locations, including specific imaging examples, are reviewed with an emphasis on early detection and differentiation of high-risk and low-risk locations. Optimal imaging modalities with associated imaging findings are covered, as well as some potential pitfalls to avoid. The importance of correlating imaging findings with symptoms and the prognostic value of imaging grading are also discussed.
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Strasser B, Pesta D, Rittweger J, Burtscher J, Burtscher M. Nutrition for Older Athletes: Focus on Sex-Differences. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13051409. [PMID: 33922108 PMCID: PMC8143537 DOI: 10.3390/nu13051409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Regular physical exercise and a healthy diet are major determinants of a healthy lifespan. Although aging is associated with declining endurance performance and muscle function, these components can favorably be modified by regular physical activity and especially by exercise training at all ages in both sexes. In addition, age-related changes in body composition and metabolism, which affect even highly trained masters athletes, can in part be compensated for by higher exercise metabolic efficiency in active individuals. Accordingly, masters athletes are often considered as a role model for healthy aging and their physical capacities are an impressive example of what is possible in aging individuals. In the present review, we first discuss physiological changes, performance and trainability of older athletes with a focus on sex differences. Second, we describe the most important hormonal alterations occurring during aging pertaining regulation of appetite, glucose homeostasis and energy expenditure and the modulatory role of exercise training. The third part highlights nutritional aspects that may support health and physical performance for older athletes. Key nutrition-related concerns include the need for adequate energy and protein intake for preventing low bone and muscle mass and a higher demand for specific nutrients (e.g., vitamin D and probiotics) that may reduce the infection burden in masters athletes. Fourth, we present important research findings on the association between exercise, nutrition and the microbiota, which represents a rapidly developing field in sports nutrition.
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- Barbara Strasser
- Medical Faculty, Sigmund Freud Private University, A-1020 Vienna, Austria
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +43-(0)1-798-40-98
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- Institute of Aerospace Medicine, German Aerospace Center (DLR), D-51147 Cologne, Germany; (D.P.); (J.R.)
- Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Preventive Medicine (CEDP), University Hospital Cologne, D-50931 Cologne, Germany
- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), D-50931 Cologne, Germany
- Institute for Clinical Diabetology, German Diabetes Center, Leibniz Center for Diabetes Research at Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, D-40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
- German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD e.V.), D-85764 Neuherberg, Germany
- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria;
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- Institute of Aerospace Medicine, German Aerospace Center (DLR), D-51147 Cologne, Germany; (D.P.); (J.R.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland;
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- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria;
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Kanovsky A, Mueller EJ. Compartment Syndrome: an Acute Femoral Stress Fracture in a Young Male Athlete. Indian J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-021-02842-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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AbstractThe incidence of an acute compartment syndrome (ACS) of the thigh is less than 1%. It is most common in the setting of muscle overuse or muscle injury, as well as secondary to trauma, such as a femoral fracture. We present a case of an ACS in a young, healthy, and semiprofessional athlete with normal coagulation who sustained an acute stress fracture of the distal femur. After the initial fracture osteosynthesis, the patient suffered from a compartment syndrome in the right anterior aspect of the distal thigh. Following rapid surgical fasciotomy, the case was uneventful, and he returned to his preinjury sport level without any neurological consequences. This case confirms that ACS in the thigh is rare, but mainly occurs in young males with a large muscle mass due to participation in various athletic programs. We hypothesize that constant muscle over-usage primes for a larger amount of contused and protruding muscle mass in the small femoral compartment. Hence, the fatigued muscle subjects the bone to an increased mechanical force resulting in an overloading process. This ensues the accumulation of femoral microfractures and primes for the occurrence of an increased rate of stress fractures and an ACS in the thigh.
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Vitamin D and Stress Fractures in Sport: Preventive and Therapeutic Measures-A Narrative Review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57030223. [PMID: 33804459 PMCID: PMC7999420 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57030223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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There are numerous risk factors for stress fractures that have been identified in literature. Among different risk factors, a prolonged lack of vitamin D (25(OH)D) can lead to stress fractures in athletes since 25(OH)D insufficiency is associated with an increased incidence of a fracture. A 25(OH)D value of <75.8 nmol/L is a risk factor for a stress fracture. 25(OH)D deficiency is, however, only one of several potential risk factors. Well-documented risk factors for a stress fracture include female sex, white ethnicity, older age, taller stature, lower aerobic fitness, prior physical inactivity, greater amounts of current physical training, thinner bones, 25(OH)D deficiency, iron deficiency, menstrual disturbances, and inadequate intake of 25(OH)D and/or calcium. Stress fractures are not uncommon in athletes and affect around 20% of all competitors. Most athletes with a stress fracture are under 25 years of age. Stress fractures can affect every sporty person, from weekend athletes to top athletes. Stress fractures are common in certain sports disciplines such as basketball, baseball, athletics, rowing, soccer, aerobics, and classical ballet. The lower extremity is increasingly affected for stress fractures with the locations of the tibia, metatarsalia and pelvis. Regarding prevention and therapy, 25(OH)D seems to play an important role. Athletes should have an evaluation of 25(OH)D -dependent calcium homeostasis based on laboratory tests of 25-OH-D3, calcium, creatinine, and parathyroid hormone. In case of a deficiency of 25(OH)D, normal blood levels of ≥30 ng/mL may be restored by optimizing the athlete’s lifestyle and, if appropriate, an oral substitution of 25(OH)D. Very recent studies suggested that the prevalence of stress fractures decreased when athletes are supplemented daily with 800 IU 25(OH)D and 2000 mg calcium. Recommendations of daily 25(OH)D intake may go up to 2000 IU of 25(OH)D per day.
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Varley I, Stebbings G, Williams AG, Day S, Hennis P, Scott R, Grazette N, Herbert AJ. An investigation into the association of bone characteristics and body composition with stress fracture in athletes. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2021; 61:1490-1498. [PMID: 33480513 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.21.11871-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to establish the bone and body composition characteristics of high-level athletes with and without a history of stress fracture injury. METHODS Overall, 279 high-level athletes (212 men, 67 women) (age 28.0±9.2 years; body mass 75.0±17.4 kg; height 1.78±0.10 m) and 112 non-athletic controls (60 women, 52 men) 36.2±15.0 years; 70.9±12.9 kg; 1.71±0.10 m) were assessed by DXA to establish their bone mineral density and content, body fat and lean mass. Athletes completed a questionnaire detailing their stress fracture history. RESULTS There were no differences in whole-body bone mineral density (men 1.41±0.12 g/cm2, women 1.19±0.09 g/cm2), bone mineral content (men 3709±626 g, women 2263±290 g), body fat (men 16.3±5.0%,women 23.0±4.6%) and lean mass (men 65.4±9.9 kg, women 38.7±3.6 kg) between athletes with a history of stress fracture (34 men, 16 women) and those without (176 men, 40 women). CONCLUSIONS DXA derived bone and body composition characteristics were not independent risk factors for stress fracture injury in high-level athletes. This study in a large cohort of high-level athletes provides normative bone and body composition values that can be used as a benchmark for researchers and applied practitioners.
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- Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK -
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.,Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health, University College London, London, UK
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- University of Wolverhampton School of Medicine and Clinical Practice, Wolverhampton, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Sport and Exercise, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
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Sultan O, Nuhmani S, Muaidi QI. Comparison of plantar loading patterns on natural grass and artificial turf during various athletic activities. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2021; 61:680-686. [PMID: 33472347 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.21.11342-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the differences in plantar pressure during various athletic activities on natural grass and artificial turf. METHODS Twenty-one athletes were fitted with properly sized soccer shoes and corresponding F-Scan system insoles and performed walking, running, vertical jumping and cutting activities to the right and left sides on both natural and artificial turf. RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences between natural grass and artificial turf in peak pressure, maximum force and force-time integral during all the athletic activities (P˃0.05). On both turfs, the highest peak pressure and maximum force values occurred during running and cutting to the right, and the highest force-time integral value occurred during cutting to the right. There were no statistically significant differences between the two turfs in peak pressure in the various anatomical regions during any of the athletic activities (P˃0.05). The peak pressure was the highest on the first metatarsal and the hallux during all five activities. A clinically meaningful difference between the surfaces in peak pressure on the second to fifth metatarsals was found during walking, indicating more loading on artificial turf than on natural grass. There was more loading on artificial turf than on natural grass during cutting left and at hallux and third toe on natural grass during cutting right. However, these differences were not statistically significant (P˃0.05). CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest that it is important to limit or prevent athletes from undertaking certain activities that increase the risk of re-injury during rehabilitation.
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- Omar Sultan
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia -
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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