American Journal of Sports Medicine

AJSM April 2024 Podcast: Return to Play After Surgical Treatment for Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation: A Systematic Review

Apr 8, 2024

Acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation is a common clinical problem among young and athletic populations. Surgical management is widely used for high-grade dislocations (Rockwood III-VI) and in high-demand athletes at high risk of recurrence.

In conclusion, the overall rate of RTP was reportedly high after surgical...

AJSM April 2024 5-in-5 Podcast

Apr 8, 2024

Five articles from the April 2024 issue summarized in five minutes, with the addition of a brief editorial commentary. The 5-in-5 feature is designed to give readers an overview of articles that may pique their interest and encourage more detailed reading. It may also be used by busy readers who would prefer a brief...

AJSM March 2024 5-in-5 Podcast

Mar 19, 2024

Five articles from the March 2024 issue summarized in five minutes, with the addition of a brief editorial commentary. The 5-in-5 feature is designed to give readers an overview of articles that may pique their interest and encourage more detailed reading. It may also be used by busy readers who would prefer a brief...

AJSM March 2024 Podcast: Outcomes of Shoulder Instability Surgery in Competitive Wrestlers: Outcomes, Reoperations, and Return to Play at 5 Years’ Mean Follow-up

Mar 19, 2024

Wrestling is a physically demanding sport with young athletes prone to traumatic shoulder instability and a paucity of data evaluating the results of shoulder instability surgery (SIS).

In conclusion, competitive wrestlers with multiple dislocations before initial clinical evaluation were 3.8 times more likely to...

AJSM February 2024 Podcast: Nonoperative Management, Repair, or Reconstruction of the Medial Collateral Ligament in Combined Anterior Cruciate and Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries—Which Is Best? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Feb 16, 2024

Combined injury of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the medial collateral ligament (MCL) is a common injury pattern and accounts for 20% of all ligamentous knee injuries. Despite advancements in surgical technique, there is no up-to-date consensus regarding the superiority of nonoperative versus operative...