AOSSM/AAOS Announce New Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Media Guide

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Sep 26, 2011, 04:59 ET

Illustrated booklet offers comprehensive, concise information on common sports injuries

ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Sports Medicine Media Guide: An illustrated Resource on the Most Common Injuries and Treatments in Sports is now available online and in print from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

The new, 33-page guide provides comprehensive, easy-to-understand descriptions of common sports injuries, from ankle sprains and concussions, to cardiac arrest and heat stroke.

"AOSSM and AAOS have worked to create a guide for media professionals that we hope will provide clear, unbiased information about sports injuries and treatments for athletes of all ages and skill levels," said David Geier, MD, Chair, AOSSM Public Relations Committee.

"This guide is a must-have resource for sports reporters who want to simply and accurately explain common sports injuries," said Michael F. Schafer, Chair, AAOS Communications Cabinet.

The Guide is divided into 20 chapters, each focusing on a specific injury and providing information on cause, diagnosis and treatment; as well as related definitions, statistics and resources. Chapters are written by an "expert consultant" – an orthopaedic surgeon or other physician specializing in the particular injury or condition – who offers insight on what to expect in recovery, how to avoid injury and how to get back into the game. High-resolution photographs and medical illustrations provide additional detail, and can be used in news stories to further explain an athlete's injury.

The Sports Medicine Media Guide includes the following chapters:

Ankle Sprains
AC Joint injuries
Articular Cartilage Injuries
Concussions
The Injured ACL
Exercise and the Mature Athlete
Meniscal Tears
Shoulder Impingement
Anabolic Steroids
Stress Fractures
MRSA Infections
Treatment of Tendon/Ligament
Disorders with Platelet-Rich Plasma
Rotator Cuff Tears
Shoulder Instability/Dislocations
SLAP Tears
Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes
Throwing Injuries in Children
Overuse Injuries
Heat Illness

The guide is available at the AAOS website at www.aaos.org.

As always, AAOS and AOSSM staff is available to provide information and expert interviews on orthopaedic injuries and conditions.

About AAOS
An orthopaedic surgeon is a medical doctor with extensive training in the diagnosis and non-surgical as well as surgical treatment of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. With more than 36,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (www.aaos.org) is the premier not-for-profit organization that provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions the interests of patients and advances the highest quality musculoskeletal health. Orthopaedic surgeons and the Academy are the authoritative sources of information for patients and the general public on musculoskeletal conditions, treatments and related issues. An advocate for improved patient care, the Academy is participating in the Bone and Joint Initiative (www.usbjd.org) — the global initiative in the years 2002–2011 — to raise awareness of musculoskeletal health, stimulate research and improve people's quality of life.

About AOSSM
Formed primarily as a forum for education and research, AOSSM has increased its membership from its modest start of less than 100 to nearly 3,000 today. AOSSM members are physicians and allied health professionals who demonstrate scientific leadership, involvement and dedication in the daily practice of sports medicine. The unifying interest of the membership is their concern with the effects of exercise and the monitoring of its impact on active individuals of all ages, abilities and levels of fitness. While many members treat high profile athletes who play on professional teams, many devote their practices to helping out their community and treating players on the local high school or junior college team.

SOURCE American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons