April 2001 Table of Contents
THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE - VOL 29 - NO. 4 - APRIL 2001
NEWS AND ANALYSIS
Editor's Notes
Sports Medicine to the X-treme!
Gordon O. Matheson, MD, PhD
News Briefs
AEDs Gain Foothold in Sports Medicine
NHL Panel to Investigate Injury Increase
Sudden Cardiac Deaths Up in Young People
African-American Women and Eating Disorders
Some Magnetic Pain Relief for Fibromyalgia
Best of the Literature
Ketamine Sedation Reliable for Childhood Fracture Reduction
Home Therapy Successful for Trigger Points
Carbohydrate Loading Fails to Improve Cycling Performance
Low Maximal Exercise BP Provides Mortality Risk Estimates
REVIEW ARTICLES
Cardiovascular Risks of Exercise
Avoiding Sudden Death and Myocardial Infarction
The unspoken fear of dying during exercise might be one reason sedentary patients hesitate to work out. Although exercise-related complications are rare, physical activity is indeed a coronary plaque disrupter, and vigorous exercise is more likely than moderate activity to provoke a cardiac event. Physicians can recommend several steps to help lower the risk.
Paul D. Thompson, MD
CLINICAL QUIZ
Persistent Ankle Pain After a 'Simple Sprain'
A 19-year-old female equestrian, treated for an ankle sprain 6 months prior, came to a sports medicine clinic with chronic pain when walking, swelling with extended weight bearing, and intermittent popping. Repeat radiographs led to the correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Wayne Stokes, MD; G. Brett Western, MD
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
In-Line Skating Injuries
Patterns and Protective Equipment Use
Researchers studied in-line skating injuries based on demographics, equipment used, and contributing factors. Loss of control and inexperience contributed to half the injuries, and protective equipment was underused.
Renata J. Frankovich, MD; Robert J. Petrella, MD, PhD; Chastity N. Lattanzio, MSc
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Pearls
What's at 'Steak' in Concussion?
Unraveling Side Stitches
Chondral Injury Clues on MRI
Get a Handle on Fingertip Injuries
A PC Posture Coach
Clinical Techniques
Immediate Steps for Treating Abrasions
Rodney S.W. Basler, MD; Michael A. Garcia; Kara S. Gooding, PA
READER SERVICE
CME Self Test
This test has expired, but additional CME credit available at http://www.physsportsmed.com/cme.htm
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