Over the past decade, we have seen a significant increase in the rate of sports-related overuse injuries among children ages 12 and under. In fact, the number of ACL surgeries in girls 12 and under has increased by an astounding 140% from 2009 to 2018, according to a survey by the Children’s Hospital Association. So, […]
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Slope Safety
Do you dream of black diamonds? Do lift tickets lift your spirits? If you’re part of the masses that flock to the mountains each ski season, read on for ways to stay safe on the slopes this winter. Whether you are an experienced skier or novice, these tips serve as good reminders for everyone: Stretch […]
Dr. Scott Smith on KVUE Discusses Spike in Adult Injuries in Teen Football Players
Dr. Scott Smith was interviewed by KVUE anchor and medical reporter, Jim Bergamo last week about adult-type injuries on the uptick in teen football players. Why the spike? Dr. Smith told KVUE bigger body sizes and year-round, more intense training are the culprits causing serious injuries like ACL tears and fractures. Stop Sports Injuries has […]
Return of Football Season Brings Attention to High Injury Rates and Need for Prevention
Post provided by The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)According to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: – The 2009 football season saw over 1.2 million football-related injuries– Such injuries resulted in more than $2.8 billion total medical costs from treatments in hospitals, doctor’s offices, and emergency rooms “Traumatic injuries to the knee and shoulder as […]
You Kick Like A Girl
Post provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Significant differences in knee alignment and muscle activation exist between men and women while kicking a soccer ball, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Data reveals that males activate certain hip and leg muscles more than females during the motion […]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Post provided by Scott Smith, MD I saw my first surgical reconstruction of a ruptured ACL in 1981. I began studying ACL’s in 1991. I performed my first ACL reconstruction in 1992. Since starting my practice in Austin in 1996 I have performed over 400 primary recontructions. The essential techniques remain basically unchanged. A graft […]
