Blog Archive
Does Grit Impact ACL Outcomes?
Does Grit Impact ACL Outcomes? Grit is the disposition to strive for long-term goals despite setbacks and challenges. Given the lengthy, arduous process of rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), an athlete's grit may predict postoperative outcomes across time. The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the...
SLAP Tears: Current Treatment
First, what is a SLAP tear? A SLAP lesion is a tear of the superior glenoid labrum extending from anterior to posterior. There are two predominant mechanisms of injury. First is a compressive force, typically a fall onto an outstretched arm with the shoulder in abduction and slight flexion. The...
Fear of Reinjury Is the Leading Reason for Failure to Return to Competitive Sport
Many of our patients are athletes, and a goal is to help these athletes return to their preinjury level of activity or sport. The focus of injury management and recovery is often on physical treatments, but there are modifiable factors that can improve patient outcomes independent of surgical technique. Tell me about the study: ...
Ankle Instability with Dr. Catherine Logan: Does KT taping help?
What is the effect Of KT intervention on college basketball players with functional ankle instability? What was studied? The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of acute Kinesio Taping (KT) intervention on the muscle strength and balance ability of college basketball players with functional ankle instability (FAI). How did the authors...
What is Load Management with Dr. Catherine Logan
What is Load Management? "Load management" is the practice of resting players for entire games, even though they are healthy enough to play. The idea is that these players will get nights of crucial rest during the season so that they are healthier for the playoffs. How can a player...
Do I Need Surgery after a Shoulder Dislocation?
Primary Arthroscopic Stabilization for a First-Time Anterior Dislocation of the Shoulder: Long-Term Follow-up of a Randomized, Double-Blinded Trial (JBJS 2020) What was the purpose of this study? The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term efficacy of arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR). Basically, should we fix it or not? How did the...
Obstacle course racing (OCR): Are They Safe?
Obstacle course racing (OCR) has become a popular sport in recent years as it challenges participants' mental and physical endurance through a combination of trail running and obstacles. There is currently only a limited amount of published work reporting injury types or rates at these events. A study by Coleby...
Is Prophylactic MCL Bracing Necessary? A Review of NFL Use
Background The use of prophylactic knee braces has been hypothesized to protect against valgus-force injury to the knee, but thus far, the evidence has been inconclusive. Offensive linemen in American football are prone to high-energy valgus forces to the knee and associated ligament injuries. The authors (Robert Gallo & colleagues at Penn State)...
What is an LET (Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis) with Dr. Catherine Logan?
Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis (LET) is a procedure designed to address anterolateral complex deficiency of the knee. The procedure is performed as an augmentation to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) to reduce anterolateral rotatory laxity. What are the indications for LET? Lateral extra-articular tenodesis and other anterolateral procedures improve patient outcomes...
What should patients eat before and following surgery to optimize recovery?
Adequate nutritional consumption is essential for addressing the surgical stress response and mitigating the loss of muscle mass, strength, and functionality. Starting 7–10 days prior to surgery · Emphasis high-quality carbohydrate and protein intake to ensure optimal nourishment prior to surgery · Preoperative carbohydrate loading is...
