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In brief: Careful study of the pathomechanics and epidemiology of sports-related spine injuries brings to light many common features: The incidence increases as the sport becomes increasingly aggressive. Improperly conditioned neck muscles and lack of knowledge of the proper techniques of the sport put the athlete who sustains a blow to the head at significant risk for a spine injury. While recognition of such features has resulted in a dramatic reduction in catastrophic spine injuries, the athlete remains at risk for a less severe spine injury. The author presents guidelines for the management of athletes with, for example, transient neurologic defects or asymptomatic cervical spinal stenosis. However, the physician's decision to allow a return to sports must be highly individualized.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1990.11709993

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

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In brief: With the increasing interest in figure skating over the past 20 years has come an increase in the number of injuries. The foot, ankle, and lower leg are the most common injury sites; this paper focuses on boot-related injuries to the foot and ankle. Of particular importance is the fact that almost all overuse injuries related to this sport respond to nonoperative treatment, which consists primarily of altering the skating boot. Changes in the skater's training and/or technique may also be necessary.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1990.11709994

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

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In brief: Sudden death during or following exercise is a dramatic event. In people over 40 years of age, coronary artery disease Is implicated in nearly 90% of exercise-related deaths. For those under 30 years of age, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, abnormal coronary arteries, and coronary artery disease are the largest contributors. The authors report a case of myocardial infarction during exercise in which no clear cause could be determined. Only three similar cases have been previously reported. The authors speculate that coronary artery spasm was the cause, and they provide a literature review on sudden death and exercise.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1990.11709995

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

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In brief: Immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required to provide a victim of cardiac arrest with artificial ventilation and circulation. The author reviews the basic principles of CPR (establishing an airway, providing ventilation, and initiating cardiac massage) and discusses the underlying dysrhythmias associated with cardiac arrest. Depending on the dysrhythmia involved, appropriate treatment may include electrical therapy (defibrillation) and/or pharmacologic therapy (eg, intravenous epinephrine, lidocaine, bretylium, and sodium bicarbonate).

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1990.11709996

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

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In brief: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is highly accurate for diagnosing meniscal tears. It can be performed reliably even when the patient is in acute pain and when joint effusion and hemarthrosis are present. Though it is dependent on a machine and a protocol, MRI is essentially operator-independent, unlike arthrography and arthroscopy, which rely on operator skill. MRI has the potential to improve the accuracy of arthroscopy because it can localize pathology and prompt more thorough examination of difficult areas.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1990.11709997

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

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The unavailability of a team physician for contact/collision sports such as football can sometimes mean that an injured player will continue in a game. By doing so, the player may risk greater, perhaps even permanent disabling injury.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1990.11709998

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

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In brief: To determine the types and frequency of injuries among amateurs, openended questionnaires were sent to 4,036 golfers; 1,144 responded (942 men and 202 women; average age, 52 years). The respondents played an average of two rounds per week; 708 (62%) had sustained one or more injuries. Among men, the most common injury site was the lower back; among women it was the elbow. Excessive practice and poor swing mechanics were the most common causes. Golf injuries perhaps could be prevented or reduced by proper technique, controlled practice routines, and physical conditioning.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1990.11709999

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

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In brief: Everyone, regardless of climate, occasionally feels cold. The hands and feet, with their somewhat remote location from the heart, are particularly prone to cold sensation. But in addition to those who are just cold, there is a group of individuals who have significant problems with peripheral blood flow. These are people who have either primary or secondary Raynaud's disease. The author has developed a simple conditioning treatment that patients can do at home and that can make cold-weather activities possible without pain.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1990.11710000

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

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Jim Palmer looks, feels, and acts about the same as he did when he first joined the ranks of professional pitchers 25 years ago. And he gives much of the credit to his dedication to fitness.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1990.11710001

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

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This is the fourth year The Physician and Sportsmedicine has published a list of fellowship programs and residencies for primary care physicians. Since our 1989 list was published (August, page 121), we have added three fellowships and updated all the other entries. While The Physician and Sportsmedicine does not endorse any of the programs, we do encourage you to contact those that interest you.We plan to publish an updated list every March. If there are changes in your program or if you would like your program to be added to the list, please submit that information by December 1, 1990, to The Physician and Sportsmedicine, Editorial Dept, Fellowships List, 4530 W 77th St, Minneapolis, MN 55435.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1990.11710002

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor