The Physician and Sportsmedicine: October 2004 Table of Contents

October 2004 Table of Contents

THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE - VOL 32 - NO. 10 - OCTOBER 2004

NEWS AND ANALYSIS
Editor's Notes Prevention vs Iatrogenic Harm Gordon O. Matheson, MD, PhD News Briefs MRSA Infections: Physicians Expect to See More Cases in Athletes • Studies Support Cognitive Benefits of Exercise Best of the Literature Get Busy to Reduce Gestational Diabetes Risk • How Reproducible Are Palpation Techniques? • Chondrocyte Implants or Microfracture for Knee Cartilage Repair?
REVIEW ARTICLES
Sports Dermatology Series Fungal Infections and Parasitic Infestations in Sports Expedient Identification and Treatment The warm, moist skin of an athlete, combined with skin-to-skin transmission potential, presents an inviting medium for various fungal species. The same factors also contribute to a favorable environment for parasitic infestations. Prompt recognition and treatment gives athletes' skin and participation status the "all clear." Rebecca C. Winokur, MD; William W. Dexter, MD Practice Essentials Series Herpes and Tinea in Wrestling Managing Outbreaks, Knowing When to Disqualify Of all sports, perhaps none have the level of abrasive skin-to-skin contact as wrestling. Unique skin infection issues in the sport have crucial return-to-play implications. Physicians who have working knowledge of herpes and tinea infections are the key to keeping skin healthy and teams competitive. Gregory L. Landry, MD; Cindy J. Chang, MD
CLINICAL QUIZ
Rash After ACL Reconstruction Asking the Right Questions A 40-year-old man underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and his surgeon used an allograft. Three days later, the patient reported to the medical team with severe itching and rash on his legs. Physicians had a list of the usual postoperative suspects, but did further questioning hold the diagnostic key? Andrew H. Smith, MD; Bernard R. Bach, Jr, MD
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Pearls Shoe Expiration Date • Finely Tuned Resistance Bands • A 'Touchy' Family History
FOR YOUR PATIENTS
Practice Essentials Series Patient Adviser Treating and Avoiding Herpes and Tinea Infections in Contact Sports Gregory L. Landry, MD; Cindy J. Chang, MD; with Patricia D. Mees
READER SERVICE
Staff Classified Advertising Index to Advertisers CME Self Test This test has expired, but additional CME credit available at http://www.physsportsmed.com/cme.htm Index 1990-2003

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