Ulnar collateral ligament injuries are prevalent among baseball players with an increasing incidence, especially in younger athletes. Diagnosis relies on history, examination, and MRI, with dynamic imaging playing an expanding…
This article focuses on the history, pathoanatomy, clinical examination, management, and rehabilitation of superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) tears in throwing athletes. Additionally, the authors have outlined how to…
In the first part of this 2 part series, we describe the comprehensive evaluation of the overhead throwing athlete’s shoulder. The physical examination of the throwing shoulder requires a comprehensive knowledge…
This section is dedicated to the comprehensive evaluation of the overhead throwing athlete’s elbow. The elbow provides a unique diagnostic dilemma that requires extensive knowledge and appreciation of elbow anatomy…
Major League Baseball has one of the most physically demanding schedules in professional sports. It is common for injuries to occur because of the volume of games and generally most…
A critical aspect of the care of the baseball player involves understanding injury patterns, workload tolerance, and objective markers that can aid in identifying predisposing factors to injury. After injury,…
Over half of orthopedic surgeons will change jobs prior to their fifth year in practice. Commonly cited reasons behind the change include compensation, work–life balance, poor job fit, and dissatisfaction…
Successfully completing the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Part II oral examination process is the final milestone in becoming a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. This nearly 2 year process requires adequate planning…
Research as an early-career surgeon is challenging. The resources that you had as a trainee are not established yet and it can be difficult to balance while learning to be…
Complications and poor outcomes are an inevitable part of sports medicine surgery. When building a practice, dealing with complications can be overwhelming and difficult to overcome. Establishing strong and transparent…
