@generalorthomd @TravisCore25 @Dr_C_Chambers Travis is one of the best physical therapists with whom I have worked. I trust him with my family. Looking forward to larger studies and more data on this very important topic.

@rileywilliamsMD I spoke with a nephrologist who put it best: The electrolytes in sports drinks are a drop in the bucket. Drink them if you like the taste, eat food for electrolytes.

@bethshubinstein Adjust tibial tunnel angle to patellar tendon length +7, verify tibial tunnel length on the guide (bullet). Works well for the short ones too. I drill a different angle each case depending on patient.

In this recently published study, we showed that a Fulkerson #osteotomy is biomechanically superior to an Elmslie-Trillat in dysplastic specimens. Check it out! #orthotwitter #orthoresearch

How Common Are Heart Problems in Athletes? And what does #DamarHamlin’s cardiac arrest tell us about the risks sports pose to an athlete’s heart? #sportssicence #sportsmedicine

What are the symptoms of a distal biceps tear? The most frequently reported symptom of a distal #bicepstear is a sudden and sharp elbow pain that typically occurs after lifting a heavy object. Some other common complaints of a distal biceps tear include:

Landing with an open pelvis results in increased ball velocity without any increase in #elbow varus torque in this study of @MLB and minor league baseball #baseballpitchers #medtwitter #orthotwitter

Cartilage injuries of the #knee, regardless of which cartilaginous tissue is affected, exhibit similar symptoms. The most common symptom reported is knee pain that has variable degrees of intensity. More details: #sportsmedicine

#TBT #StetsonBennett and #GeorgiaBulldogs Redefine Dominance in #CollegeFootballThe Bulldogs’ blowout victory against #TCU didn’t diminish the Playoff. The team & its clutch quarterback simply proved their A-game is a mile ahead of everyone else’s. #CFP

In this article, my colleagues and I discuss a landmark-based technique for determining an isometric femoral attachment site for lateral extraarticular #tenodesis is inaccurate. #medtwitter #orthotwitter #sportsmedicine

What is a #pinchedshoulder or #shoulderimpingement? This is among the most common causes of shoulder pain and is the result of the rotator cuff muscles becoming pinched between the humerus and acromion. Here is why: #orthotwitter

In this article, researchers share their conclusions on off-season arthroscopic partial #meniscectomy in #NCAA Division I #FootbalPlayers having a longer #returntosport time than in-season surgery. #medtwitter

Drafting Isn’t Just for Elite #Marathoners A new study aims to resolve long-standing debates about how much drafting helps runners, and finds that even back-of-the-packers save meaningful time. #sportsmedicine #sportsathletes

In a survey of retired #NBAplayers, half of the respondents reported having chronic #shoulderpain. The players who had shoulder injuries during their careers were significantly more likely to have chronic shoulder pain post-retirement. #orthoresearch

What is an internal brace in #TommyJohn Surgery? The Internal Brace technique utilizes a very strong surgical suture called #FiberTape which is attached to 2 suture anchors that are inserted into the bones at each end of the torn #UCL ligament, allowing...

Immediately following an #arthrofibrosis surgery, patients will begin specialized #physicaltherapy to maintain the range of motion that is recovered during surgery. PT is the single most important aspect of recovery. Here is why: #orthotwitter

@inclanpm @orthopatelmd @DrMattMatava As Marty Boyer says, "never say always." Revision in setting of a clear technical error may not need LET. Also consider anatomic risk factors (slope, GLL) and participation in high-risk sports. LET for most, not all.

What are symptoms of a #snappingscapula? · Dull, aching pain in the #shoulderblade · “Snapping,” “grinding,” or “grating” sensation in the shoulder blade during movement · Swelling and/or stiffness · Pain or decreased ROM of the shoulder during movement