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James Andrews (born May 2, 1942) is a retired American orthopedic surgeon.He is a surgeon for knee, elbow, and shoulder injuries [1] [2] [3] and is a specialist in repairing damaged ligaments.
Orthopedic Sports Medicine is a subspecialty of orthopedic medicine and sports medicine. The word orthopaedic derives from "ortho" which is the Greek root for "straight" and "pais" which is the Greek root for child. During the early history of orthopaedic medicine, orthopaedists used braces, among other things, to make a child "straight." [1]
Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (alternative spelling orthopaedics) is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. [1] Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma , spine diseases , sports injuries , degenerative diseases , infections, tumors , and ...
Dr. Sandy Kirkley was an advocate for well-conducted, randomized controlled trials to evaluate the efficacy of interventions in orthopaedic sports medicine. She said that the field must "rise to the challenge of designing and implementing clinical trials that provide the same level of evidence in support of treatments as our nonsurgical ...
Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. Although most sports teams have employed team physicians for many years, it is only since the late 20th century that sports medicine emerged as a distinct field of health care.
A Jones fracture is a broken bone in a specific part of the fifth metatarsal of the foot between the base and middle part [8] that is known for its high rate of delayed healing or nonunion. [4] It results in pain near the midportion of the foot on the outside. [ 2 ]
Dr. Arthur Ting is an American orthopaedic surgeon and the team orthopaedist for Menlo College, a private business school which competes on the NAIA circuit (California Pacific Conference). Ting is well known for his surgeries on motorcycle racers such as World Champions Michael Doohan , Nicky Hayden and Ben Spies .
The American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM) is a prestigious peer-reviewed medical journal specializing in orthopaedic Sports Medicine.As the official publication of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the AJSM has been a cornerstone in the dissemination of critical research, clinical studies, and reviews since its establishment in 1972.