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NFL Player Kendall Langford’s 2nd Annual Free Football Camp For High School Athletes Teaches Success On The Field And In The Classroom

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NFL Player Kendall Langford’s 2nd Annual Free Football Camp For High School Athletes Teaches Success On The Field And In The Classroom












(PRWEB) March 29, 2012

Newly signed St. Louis Ram, Kendall Langford scored with his second annual free football camp on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Miami Norland Senior High School. The former Miami Dolphin aimed to help 200 high school student athletes successfully transition to the collegiate level, on the field and in the classroom.

The defensive standout enlisted an exceptional group of NFL players, trainers and coaches to aid him in his efforts. Bommarito Performance Center’s elite trainers ran speed and agility drills, and emphasized accurate technique. Sean Smith (Dolphins), Justin Durant (Lions) and Antwan Barnes (Chargers) worked with the campers and taught position-specific instruction.

The 2012 camp had the generous support of Doctors Hospital Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, an international leader in the treatment of sports injuries, as the presenting sponsor. The camp provided targeted football instruction, a mentoring component, camp T-shirts, lunch, beverages and awards.

The day concluded with the players speaking to the campers during a mentoring session. They stressed the importance of excellence in academics, avoiding negative influences and being a team player. Langford also presented special hustle awards to select campers who demonstrated exemplary athleticism and teamwork on the field.

Throughout his time in the NFL, Langford has consistently underlined giving back, especially in Miami and his hometown of Petersburg, VA. Although he is moving on to the Rams, Langford has made it clear that he will continue to support those communities and do the same in St. Louis.

“I’ve been very fortunate to be a part of a great organization and a great community in Miami. I’ve made it a priority to be involved and to give back.” says Langford, “My goal was to impart practical skills and information to help these young men succeed in all aspects of their lives. I’m grateful to all of the players, coaches, volunteers and sponsors who helped make it happen!”

The 2012 Kendall Langford Free Football Camp was sponsored in part by: Miami Doctors Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Publix, Gatorade, NFL, NFL Players Association, Bommarito Performance Center, Dow Lohnes Sports & Entertainment, Parthemer King Group-Wells Fargo Advisors, Rite Way Signs, Sports Authority, BJ’s, Spyder Graphics, Duffy’s Sports Grill, American Ambulance, Davie Dental, Club Play, The Produce Connection, Miami Norland Senior High School, Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Zico Premium Coconut Water.




















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AOSSM/AAOS Announce New Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Media Guide

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AOSSM/AAOS Announce New Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Media Guide












Rosemont, IL (PRWEB) September 28, 2011

The Sports Medicine Media Guide: An illustrated Resource on the Most Common Injuries and Treatments in Sports is now available online 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 sections, each focusing on a specific injury and providing information on causes, diagnosis and treatment; as well as related definitions, statistics and resources. Sections are written by an “expert consultant” – an orthopaedic surgeon or other medical professional 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 AOSSM website at http://www.sportsmed.org.

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

About AOSSM

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication and fellowship, and includes national and international orthopaedic sports medicine leaders. The Society works closely with many other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, family physicians, and others to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. AOSSM is also a founding partner of the STOP Sports Injuries campaign to prevent overuse and traumatic injuries in kids. For more information on AOSSM or the STOP Sports Injuries campaign, visit http://www.sportsmed.org or http://www.stopsportsinjuries.org

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 (http://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 (http://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.

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Renowned, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon, John Bergfeld, MD, Inducted into Sports Medicine Hall of Fame

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Renowned, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon, John Bergfeld, MD, Inducted into Sports Medicine Hall of Fame











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Keystone, CO (Vocus) July 11, 2009

John Bergfeld, MD, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Director of Operating Room Management, will join three other North American physicians as a 2009 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Hall of Fame inductee. Dr. Bergfeld will also be receiving the Robert E. Leach, MD, Mr. Sports Medicine Award, one of AOSSM’s highest honors. The award ceremonies will be taking place July 10 and 11th at the AOSSM Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado.

Dr. Bergfeld began his sports medicine career nearly 40 years ago while training at Temple University and then during his residency in orthopaedics and general surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He also served his country as the Chief of Orthopaedics at the U.S. Naval Academy and as a general surgeon on the USS Dubuque in 1972.

In addition, to his Naval service, Dr. Bergfeld has had a lengthy tenure as head team physician for the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Cavaliers. He has been nominated as one of the “Best Doctor’s in America,” more than 15 times and recently received the John H. Budd MD Distinguished Membership Award.

He has served on countless committees and assumed numerous leadership roles within the AOSSM and other organizations. Dr. Bergfeld served as AOSSM President from 1992-1993 and on the Board of Directors from 1990- 1995. He recently served as President for the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) from 2005 – 2007 and was a founder of the NFL Safety Panel.

Dr. Bergfeld’s pioneering research on non operative treatment of the isolated posterior cruciate ligament injury and on posterior inlay technique of PCL reconstruction have guided treatment of this type of injury for many years.

Additionally, Dr. Bergfeld has mentored hundreds of aspiring sports medicine professionals through his interactions and guidance of orthopaedic surgical residents and sports medicine fellows. As a result, his influence is touching thousands of patients every year as his philosophy of caring and understanding is carried out by his trainees.

AOSSM established the Hall of Fame in 2001 to honor members of the orthopaedic sports medicine community who have contributed significantly to the specialty. Nominations are submitted by AOSSM members and reviewed by and selected by the Hall of Fame subcommittee. The Mr. Sports Medicine recipient receives a $ 5,000 donation to the charity of his/her choosing.

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication and fellowship, and includes national and international orthopaedic sports medicine leaders. The Society works closely with many other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, family physicians, and others to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. For more information contact Lisa Weisenberger at lisa (at) aossm (dot) org or 847-292-4900.

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President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Names American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine as a Science Partner

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President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Names American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine as a Science Partner












Rosemont, IL (Vocus) June 17, 2008

The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) are proud to announce that AOSSM will serve as a Science Partner to the PCPFS. The six other organizations already serving as Science Partners include the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, American College of Sports Medicine, American Physical Therapy Association, National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

“As a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication and fellowship, we are excited to work with PCPFS in promoting the distribution of action oriented educational materials and hope that our collaboration will enhance sports injury prevention and rehabilitation efforts nationwide,” said AOSSM President, Bernard R. Bach, Jr., MD.

PCPFS is an advisory committee of volunteer citizens who advise the President through the Secretary of Health and Human Services about physical activity, fitness and sports in America. The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, is an office within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Through its programs and partnerships with the public, private and nonprofit sectors, the Office of the PCPFS serves as a catalyst to promote health, physical activity, fitness and enjoyment for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through participation in physical activity and sports.

“AOSSM has a long history of dynamic educational materials and programs and we are looking forward to working together to promote wellness through physical activity,” said Melissa Johnson, MS, executive director of the President’s Council.

AOSSM will be working with PCPFS to distribute and create patient education materials for both the public and professional communities via product distribution and web site initiatives. For more information on either AOSSM or PCPFS please visit http://www.sportsmed.org or http://www.fitness.gov.

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication and fellowship, and includes national and international orthopaedic sports medicine leaders. The Society works closely with many other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, family physicians, and others to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. For more information, please contact AOSSM Director of Communications, Lisa Weisenberger, at 847/292-4900 or e-mail her at lisa @ aossm.org.

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Renowned Iowa Orthopaedic Surgeon, John Albright, MD, Inducted into Sports Medicine Hall of Fame

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Renowned Iowa Orthopaedic Surgeon, John Albright, MD, Inducted into Sports Medicine Hall of Fame











Orlando, Florida (Vocus) July 2, 2008

University of Iowa sports medicine specialist, John Albright, MD, will join three other physicians as a 2008 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Hall of Fame inductee. The induction takes place July 13, 2008 at the AOSSM Annual Meeting in Orlando.

It was Dr. Albright’s vision of incorporating the skills of physicians and athletic training staff into the establishment of the University of Iowa Sports Medicine Service in 1980. Essential to this system of care was the development of the Sports Injury Monitoring System (S.I.M.S) which analyzed patient progress, produced weekly injury updates, and has served as the basis for many epidemiologic studies, both at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) and throughout the Big 10 Conference.

Dr. Albright also established the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship and the annual Hawkeye Sports Medicine Symposium at the UIHC in the early 1980s. As the clinical director of the educational program, he introduced a lecture series at the University for athletic trainers and incorporated the curriculum into the Orthopaedic Department. Through this program the athletic trainer students became extensively exposed to musculoskeletal problems not only on the field, but in outpatient clinics and the operating room. This exposure created a greater cooperation between the athletic training staff and orthopaedic doctors.

Throughout his career he has authored more than 150 publications and abstracts; given almost 250 presentations worldwide; has been awarded several AOSSM awards for excellence in research, leadership and teaching; held a U.S. patent for an arthroscopic double-barrel meniscus suturing device; developed several innovative surgical techniques for knee problems; developed the Iowa knee brace and a hamstring proprioception-based pivot-shift control program for the ACL deficient knee. He has also mentored research efforts of numerous athletic training graduate students, more than 40 other graduate students including Ph.D. and master’s degree candidates, as well as innumerable, medical students, orthopaedic residents and sports medicine fellows.

Dr. Albright currently serves on the editorial boards of the American Journal of Sports Medicine, and the Journal of Techniques in Knee Surgery and a reviewer for numerous other scientific journals. Since 1975, he has been a case selector and oral examiner for the ABOS Sports Medicine Panel. He is also the chairman of the Research Grant Sub-committee of the Major League Baseball Medical Advisory Committee and a current member of the AOSSM research committee.

Dr. Albright was born in 1941, in Aurora, Illinois. He received his B.A. degree from the University of Illinois in 1963 and his M.D. from Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University, in Chicago in 1967. He attended Yale University College of Medicine for a one-year surgical internship followed by an academically oriented three-year orthopaedic residency. These clinical years were followed by an appointment as a research fellow at Yale in the National Institutes of Health. Post Doctoral Program investigating bone turnover in metabolic bone diseases. In 1972, he joined the University of Iowa faculty as an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedics. He currently serves as a professor in the UIHC sports medicine center and lives in Iowa City with his wife Marcy.

AOSSM established the Hall of Fame in 2001 to honor members of the orthopaedic sports medicine community who have contributed significantly to the specialty. Nominations are submitted by AOSSM members and reviewed by and selected by the Hall of Fame subcommittee.

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication and fellowship, and includes national and international orthopaedic sports medicine leaders. The Society works closely with many other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, family physicians, and others to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

For more information, please contact AOSSM Director of Communications Lisa Weisenberger at 847/292-4900, or e-mail her at lisa @ sportsmed.org. You can also visit the AOSSM Web site at http://www.sportsmed.org.

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Concussed High School Athletes who Receive Neuropsychological Testing Sidelined Longer

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Concussed High School Athletes who Receive Neuropsychological Testing Sidelined Longer











The American Journal of Sports Medicine is a peer-reviewed scientific journal for the orthopedic sports medicine community. First published in 1972, it is the official publication of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).


Rosemont, IL (Vocus/PRWEB) December 29, 2010

When computerized neuropsychological testing is used, high school athletes suffering from a sports-related concussion are less likely to be returned to play within one week of their injury, according to a study in The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Unfortunately, concussed football players are less likely to have computerized neuropsychological testing than those participating in other sports.

A total of 544 concussions were recorded by the High School Reporting Information Online surveillance system during the 2008-2009 school year. Researchers looked at each of those instances to see what caused the injury, what sport was being played, what symptoms were experienced, what type of testing was used, and how soon the athletes returned to play. When looking at the causes and duration of concussions, the research found that:

    76.2% of the concussions were caused by contact with another player, usually a head-to-head collision
    93.4% of concussions caused a headache; 4.6% caused loss of consciousness
    83.4% experienced resolution of their symptoms within a week, while 1.5% had symptoms that lasted longer than a month

Computerized neuropsychological testing was used in 25.7% of concussions, and in those cases, athletes were less likely to return to play within one week, than those athletes for whom it was not used. Interestingly, however, researchers found that injured football players were less likely to be examined using the computerized neuropsychological testing than injured athletes participating in other sports.

“Although it is now recognized as one of ‘the cornerstones of concussion evaluation,’ routine neuropsychological testing in the setting of sports-related concussion is a relatively new concept,” write the authors, William P. Meehan III, MD, Pierre d’Hemecourt, MD, and R. Dawn Comstock, PhD. “This is the first study, of which we are aware, to query the use of computerized neuropsychological testing in high school athletes using a large, nationally representative sample.”

“High School Concussions in the 2008-2009 Academic Year: Mechanism, Symptoms, and Management” in the December 2010 issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine is available free for a limited time.

The American Journal of Sports Medicine is a peer-reviewed scientific journal for the orthopedic sports medicine community. First published in 1972, it is the official publication of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and is now ranked 2nd in both Orthopedics and Sports Sciences in Thomson Reuters 2008 Journal Citation Reports®, with an Impact Factor of 3.646. The journal is a forum for independent orthopedic sports medicine research and education, helping clinical practitioners to make decisions based on sound scientific information.

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication and fellowship, and includes national and international orthopaedic sports medicine leaders. The Society works closely with many other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, family physicians, and others to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. For more information visit AJSM online or contact Joe Siebelts at joe(at)aossm(dot)org or 847-292-4900.

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Reknowned Orthopaedic Surgeon to be Installed as President of Sports Medicine Society

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Reknowned Orthopaedic Surgeon to be Installed as President of Sports Medicine Society












Rosemont, IL (Vocus) July 2, 2008

Freddie H. Fu, M.D., professor and chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and founding medical director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) for Sports Medicine will be installed as the 37th president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) on Saturday, July 12, 2008, during the Society’s Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida (July 10-13).

Dr. Fu is known worldwide for his pioneering surgical techniques to treat sports-related injuries to the knee and shoulder and his extensive scientific and clinical research in biomechanics. Under Dr. Fu’s leadership, the UPMC Center for Sports Medicine has grown into one of the world’s largest, most comprehensive and highly regarded sports medicine clinical and research centers. In 2000, the center moved to its new home within the state-of-the-art UPMC Sports Performance Complex. The complex, partly designed by Dr. Fu, also houses the indoor and outdoor training facilities of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dr. Fu is also the head team physician for the University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department.

Dr. Fu received undergraduate and post-graduate degrees at Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Medical School before earning his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh in 1977. Continuing his training at Pitt, he then completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery and a fellowship in orthopaedic research. Dr. Fu also fulfilled an internship in general surgery at Brown University and an international fellowship at the Hanover Trauma Center in Germany. Dr. Fu holds secondary appointments as professor of physical therapy, health and physical activity , and mechanical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences . He also holds an honorary doctorate of science degree from Point Park University and an honorary doctorate of public service from Chatham University.

He joined the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine faculty in 1982 as an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery and director of sports medicine. He became clinical vice chairman of the department of orthopaedic surgery in 1990 and executive vice chairman in 1994. He is the editor of 28 major orthopaedic textbooks and author of 88 book chapters on the management of sports injuries. He has contributed to more than 280 international peer-reviewed research publications and has given more than 745 national and international presentations. He also serves on the editorial boards and as a reviewer of many orthopaedic journals, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

Dr. Fu has held numerous leadership positions for AOSSM, including four years on the Board of Directors. As a former president of the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, he has been a member of 55 other professional and academic medical organizations. In 2009, he will assume the presidency of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS).

“Sports medicine is an exciting field full of intriguing research and significant treatment advances. Having seen the changes throughout the course of my career, I am consistently enthralled with the progress we are making rehabilitating athletes of all ages,” says Dr. Fu. “I look forward to serving as AOSSM president and challenging my colleagues to continue their dedication both in their local and national communities.”

Dr. Fu has also garnered more than 120 professional awards and numerous major sports medicine and orthopaedic grants in clinical, basic scientific and biomechanical research. In 1999, due to Dr. Fu’s medical achievements and their impact in the Pittsburgh community, Pittsburgh Magazine named him one of the 100 most influential Pittsburghers of the 20th century. He is also consistently listed in the magazine’s annual “Best Doctors” issue.

In 2008, Dr. Fu and his wife made a $ 1 million commitment for the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF)/AOSSM/Dr. Freddie H. and Mrs. Hilda Pang Fu Research Award. The award will support research directed by a female orthopaedic surgeon researcher on a topic related to sports medicine; or directed by an orthopaedic surgeon researcher of either gender on a topic of special interest to female athletes.

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication and fellowship, and includes national and international orthopaedic sports medicine leaders. The Society works closely with many other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, family physicians, and others to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

For more information, please contact AOSSM Director of Communications, Lisa Weisenberger, at 847/292-4900 or e-mail her at lisa @ sportsmed.org. You can also visit the AOSSM Web site at http://www.sportsmed.org.

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Olympics Physician, Per A.F.H. Renstrom, MD, PD, Inducted into Sports Medicine Hall of Fame

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Olympics Physician, Per A.F.H. Renstrom, MD, PD, Inducted into Sports Medicine Hall of Fame











Keystone, CO (Vocus) June 27, 2009

One of five 2009 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Hall of Fame inductees, Per A.F.H Renström, MD, PhD, will be inducted into the Society’s Hall of Fame on Friday, July 11th during its Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado.

A native of Sweden, Dr. Renström studied at the Göteborg University in Sweden. He defended his PhD thesis in 1981 with a book on below-the -knee amputees. Before moving to the United States in 1988, Dr. Renström worked at the Department of Orthopaedics at the Sahlgren University Hospital in Göteborg. After he moved to the states, he took a full professorship in orthopaedics and sports medicine at the University of Vermont in Burlington.. He stayed there until 1997 when he became a professor and head of Section of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at the Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden.

He has been heavily involved in sports medicine research; having published more than 163 peer reviewed papers, 16 books and 72 full chapters in books and proceedings. His book, authored with Lars Peterson, “Injuries in Sport” is a world-wide bestseller. His research has also won prestigious awards such as AOSSM’s O’Donoghue Research Award, AAOS’s Kappa Delta Award, ISAKOS’ Albert Trillat’s Award and GOTS’ Beiersdorf Research Award along with Sweden’s Outstanding Research in Sports Science Award.

In addition to his busy research and teaching schedule, Dr. Renstöm has also served as chairperson of the Swedish National Research Council of Sports Science, the vice president of the International Sports Medicine Federation, and the president of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He was a founding member of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Academy of Sports Sciences, and was a member of the IOC’s Publication Advisory Subcommission and is a member of the IOC’s Medical and Scientific Commission. He founded and served as the president of the International Society of Medicine and Science in Tennis. He also currently serves as a medical director for the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour.

While he currently oversees the medical service for athletes during the Olympic Games and the ATP World Tour, he is also the head physician for the Swedish Football/Soccer Federation, and has treated athletes as a physician for the Swedish Davis Cup Tennis Team.

AOSSM established the Hall of Fame in 2001 to honor members of the orthopaedic sports medicine community who have contributed significantly to the specialty. Nominations are submitted by AOSSM members and reviewed by and selected by the Hall of Fame subcommittee.

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication and fellowship, and includes national and international orthopaedic sports medicine leaders. The Society works closely with many other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, family physicians, and others to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

For more information, please contact AOSSM Director of Communications, Lisa Weisenberger, at 847/292-4900 or e-mail her at lisa (at) aossm (dot) org. Additional information and press releases can be viewed in the newsroom on AOSSM’s Web site at http://www.sportsmed.org.

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James R. Andrews, Renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon, Installed as AOSSM President

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James R. Andrews, Renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon, Installed as AOSSM President











Keystone, CO (Vocus) June 30, 2009

Internationally recognized, orthopaedic surgeon, James R. Andrews, MD, will be installed as the 38th president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) on Saturday, July 11, 2008, during the Society’s Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado (July 9th-12th).

Dr. Andrews is a founding member of the renowned Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center located at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama and a founder and chairman of the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), a non-profit organization dedicated to injury prevention, education and research in orthopaedics and sports medicine. He is also a founder and medical director of the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Some of Dr. Andrews’ other significant accomplishments include mentoring more than 250 orthopaedic/sports medicine fellows and more than 45 primary care sports medicine fellows. He is perhaps best known for his skills as an orthopaedic surgeon, as well as his scientific and clinical research in knee, shoulder and elbow injury prevention and treatment having authored more than 250 papers and presented on every continent.

He has served on multiple AOSSM committees, including the Board of Directors, Council of Delegates and Medical Board of Trustees. He has also been faculty and moderator for numerous AOSSM Annual Meetings and courses.

Dr. Andrews graduated from Louisiana State University (LSU) in 1963. He completed LSU School of Medicine in 1967 and completed his orthopaedic residency at Tulane Medical School in 1972. He had surgical fellowships in sports medicine at the University of Virginia, School of Medicine in 1972 with Dr. Frank McCue, III and at the University of Lyon, Lyon, France in 1972 with the late professor Albert Trillat, MD, who is known as the Father of European Knee Surgery.

He is Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, the University of Virginia, School of Medicine, the University of Kentucky Medical Center, and the University of South Carolina Medical School. He has been awarded a Doctor of Law degree from Livingston University and Doctor of Science degrees from Troy University and Louisiana State University.

Dr. Andrews currently serves as Medical Director for Intercollegiate Sports at Auburn University; Senior Orthopaedic Consultant at the University of Alabama; and orthopaedic consultant for the athletic teams at Troy University, University of West Alabama, Tuskegee University and Grambling University. Dr. Andrews serves on the Medical and Safety Advisory Committee of USA Baseball and on the Board of Little League Baseball, Inc.

Dr. Andrews is a senior consultant for the Washington Redskins; Medical Director for the Tampa Bay Rays; and team physician for the Birmingham Barons, (Double A Professional Baseball Team, of the Chicago White Sox.) Dr. Andrews is also the Medical Director of the Ladies Professional Golf Association.

Dr. Andrews has garnered numerous other sports awards during his lifetime, including induction into the Alabama and Louisiana State Sports Hall of Fames and the LSU Alumni Hall of Distinction. In 2008, he received the LSU Cox Communication Academic Center for Student-Athletes Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award. Dr. Andrews was also presented the 2009 Distinguished American Award by the Auburn Chapter of the National Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame.

A native of Homer, Louisiana Dr. Andrews has called Birmingham home since 1986. He and his wife Jenelle have six children and four grandchildren.

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication and fellowship, and includes national and international orthopaedic sports medicine leaders. The Society works closely with many other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, family physicians, and others to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. For more information contact Lisa Weisenberger at lisa (at) aossm (dot) org or 847-292-4900. You can also visit the AOSSM Web site at http://www.sportsmed.org.

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Teacher and Profession Leader, William A. Grana, MD, MPH, Inducted into Sports Medicine Hall of Fame

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Teacher and Profession Leader, William A. Grana, MD, MPH, Inducted into Sports Medicine Hall of Fame











Keystone, CO (Vocus) June 30, 2009

Sports medicine leader, and current editor-in-chief of Orthopaedic Knowledge Online, William A. Grana, MD, MPH, will be inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame, Friday, July 11th during its Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado.

Dr. Grana began his medical studies at Harvard University and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Washington University’s Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He then performed his fellowship in sports medicine under Don O’Donoghue, MD at the University of Oklahoma and began his teaching career. In 2000, he left his clinical professorship and director of sports medicine position with the university to become the head of the orthopaedic surgery department at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, where he is currently a tenured professor.

In addition to running a private practice, publishing more than 100 scientific papers and three books, Dr. Grana has served as an orthopaedic consultant for the University of Arizona Athletic Department, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University, Texas Rangers, Oklahoma Redhawks, and the Chicago White Sox. He was a physician member of the U.S. Olympic Committee’s 1985 Winter World University Games Team in Bulluno and Cortina, Italy, a member of the 1986 Olympic Festival medical staff in Houston, Texas, head physician for the U.S. team at the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis, IN., and the USOC’s medical staff for the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.

He has served on numerous boards and committees for the AOSSM, the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). He served as AOSSM president from 2005 to 2006 and has served as a member of the AOSSM Medical Publishing Board of Trustees. During his appointments on other committees and boards he assisted with the development of online educational tools, as well as a certificate in orthopaedic science for graduate students studying physiology and engineering.

Dr. Grana and his wife have two children and three grandchildren.

AOSSM established the Hall of Fame in 2001 to honor members of the orthopaedic sports medicine community who have contributed significantly to the specialty. Nominations are submitted by AOSSM members and reviewed by and selected by the Hall of Fame subcommittee.

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication and fellowship, and includes national and international orthopaedic sports medicine leaders. The Society works closely with many other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, family physicians, and others to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

For more information, please contact AOSSM Director of Communications, Lisa Weisenberger, at 847/292-4900 or e-mail her at lisa (at) aossm (dot) org. Additional information and press releases can be viewed in the newsroom on AOSSM’s Web site at http://www.sportsmed.org.

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