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The first case report of ACI for the cartilage lesion of the distal tibia
This article presents the first long-term follow-up case report in which autologous chondrocyte transplantation was performed in a distal tibial chondral lesion. The authors found this technique to be a promising treatment option for young patients with massive chondral and osteochondral lesions in the ankle joint.
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“Handball goalie’s elbow” likely due to valgus impact loading
The diagnosis of ‘‘handball goalie’s elbow’’ covers symptoms seen in the elbow of the goalkeepers; pain, weakness, reduced range of motion, apprehension, numbness, swelling, clicking, locking, and instability. It is previously believed that the this injury is caused by excessive hyperextension load. A newly published study co-authored by Lars Engebretsen found, through video analysis, that elbow valgus loading is a more likely cause of this injury.
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"Book of the year" – improved and revised
The sports medicine textbook, “Clinical guide to sports injuries”, has received rave reviews from both sides of the Atlantic. Now new editions are published in Spanish and Simplified Chinese.
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Injury Prevention workshop program announced
The Scientific Committee is proud to announce a program of 21 different 50-minute workshops for the 2nd World Congress on Sports Injury Prevention
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Excellent knee function in ACL injured children
In a new article published in Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy, the knee function of ACL-injured children below 13 years was evaluated using single-legged hop tests, isokinetic muscle strength measurements, and three functional questionnaires. This is the first medium-term follow-up study that has used performance based functional hop tests to evaluate ACL-injured knees in children.
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FIS Injury Surveillance System (ISS) confirmed for another two years
FIS is pleased to announce that thanks to generous financial support from DJO (www.djo.eu), a global specialist in rehabilitation and regeneration products for the non-operative orthopaedic, spine and vascular markets, the ground-breaking surveillance project called FIS ISS will continue for at least another two years, until the end of 2009.
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Results from the first year with FIS ISS (Updated 28.10.07)
The final data from the first year of registration show that the injury risk in alpine skiing, freestyle and snowboarding is high. In contrast, the injury risk in Nordic events (cross country, ski jumping and Nordic combined) is low.
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The first results from the Norwegian National Knee Ligament Registry are published
A new article by the American Journal of Sports Medicine describes the development and procedures of the Norwegian National Knee Ligament Registry, including baseline results from the first 2 years of operation.
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New studies in female soccer
Two new studies in female soccer report that a warm-up program aimed to prevent injuries did not have the expected effect
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Previous injury and poor lower limb function predispose for injury
A new study in young female soccer players shows that players with a history of previous injury and reduced function were significant risk factors for new injuries to the same region.
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Record number of abstracts accepted for Tromsø congress!
After a thorough review by the Scientific Committee a record number of 188 abstracts from 32 countries have been accepted for presentation at the 2nd World Congress of Sports Injury Prevention.
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Kathrin Steffen defends her PhD thesis
Kathrin Steffen will defend her PhD thesis ”Injuries in female youth football” for the degree Doctor Scientiarum at Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences on Friday, the 29th of February 2008.
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Opening wedge osteotomy gives increased stability in posterolateral corner injuried knees
A new article from the American Journal of Sports Medicine demonstrates that a proximal tibial medial opening wedge osteotomy decreased varus and external rotation laxity for posterolateral corner–deficient knees.
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New IOC consensus statement on non-contact ACL injuries
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently arranged a consensus meeting where important aspects of non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries were discussed. Twenty researchers from around the world were invited to make consensus statements on epidemiology, risk factors, injury mechanisms, surgical procedures, rehabilitation and prevention.
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Register here for the 2nd World Congress and Advanced Team Physician Course
Hurry up and register! You do not want to miss these two landmark events – and at the same time sample the wonders of midsummer above the Arctic Circle! Note that separate registrations are needed for the two events.
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Truls Straume-Næsheim defends his PhD thesis the 9th of May
Truls Straume-Næsheim will defend his PhD thesis ”Head Impacts in Football” for the PhD degree on Friday, the 9th of May, 2008. The introductory lecture is titled "How does the normal brain respond to strenuous physical activity and how does this compare to the injured brain?"
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Final program for the World Congress on Sports Injury Prevention announced
The final, detailed scientific program for the World Congress on Sports Injury Prevention is now ready. You have something to look forward to!
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Better study design necessary in cartilage research
In an interview with Orthopaedics today, Professor Lars Engebretsen and Professor Stefan Lohmander state that better study design is required in future cartilage research.
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Professor Bahr new member of the IOC medical commission
The leader of the IOC medical commission, Arne Ljungqvist, recently announced professor Roald Bahr as a new member of the commission.
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Injury registration in the Beijing Olympics
In a new publication from the British Journal of Sports Medicine, it is outlined how an injury surveillance system for multi-sports tournaments can be done, using the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing as an example.
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Stress increases injury risk
A new Norwegian study shows that young female football players suffer from a 70% increased risk of injury if they have perceived stress earlier in life.
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Non-contact ACL injuries in female athletes: IOC consensus statement
In a recent "current consept" statement published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, all areas on non-contact injuries in female athletes were discussed - from epidemiology, risk factors, injury mechanisms, injury management to injury prevention.
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The 14th ESSKA congress in Oslo in 2010
From June 9-12, 2010, Oslo will host the 14th ESSKA congress
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Footballers at increased risk of injury can easily be identified
A survey carried out in Norwegian 1st, 2nd and 3rd division of football for men showed a successful identification of players with an increased risk of injury through a questionnaire on previous injuries and joint and muscle function only.