Platelet-rich plasma does not improve clinical outcomes in patients with rotator cuff disease, but reduces relapse rates. A systematic review and meta-analysis Feltri P, Gonalba GC, Boffa A, Candrian C, Menon A, Randelli PS, Filardo G. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. December 11, 2022. doi: 10.1007/s00167-022-07223-9. E-publishing prior to printing. PMID: 36496450. Full text…
This is a unique opportunity that allows candidates to work closely with Dr. Alexander R. Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA, Dr. Gregory D. Schroeder, MD, Dr. Christopher K. Kepler, MD, MBA, Dr. Jose Canseco, MD, PhD and the rest of the spine at the Rothman Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Alexander R. Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA is…
Former professional football players who reported experiencing concussion symptoms during their playing careers were found to perform worse on a battery of cognitive tests than non-players, according to a study led by Mass General Brigham researchers at McLean Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Network . The results of the study will be published on March…
The Association of Sports Specialization and Concussion History on self-reported depressive symptoms and quality of life among high school athletes. Chou TY, Biese K, Leung W, Bell D, Kaminski T, McGuine T. [published online ahead of print, 2022 Nov 11]. Clin J Sport Med. 2022; doi:10.1097/JSM.0000000000001092 https://journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/Abstract/9900/The_Association_of_Sport_Specialization_and.61.aspx Take home message Sports specialization in high…
When it comes to chronic infections and cancer, a certain type of immune cell plays a central role in our defenses. Researchers from the University of Basel have discovered the key to the tenacity of these immune cells in dealing with the marathon fighting a chronic infection. Their results lay the foundation for more…
