AMSSM Sports Medcasts

On this episode of the Sports Medicine Primer Series, host Dr. Zainab Shirazi, MD, is joined by Dr. Dan Cushman, MD, to discuss how to manage a case of shoulder pain in a 23-year-old backpacker. The goal of this ongoing series is to be an audible study aid for anyone pursuing a career as a sports medicine physician and to prepare them for a sports medicine fellowship. Dr. Cushman is board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and specializes in the care of musculoskeletal injuries in both athletes & non-athletes, musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnostics, and endurance sports-specific injuries. He serves as the team physician for the University of Utah Track & Field and Cross-Country teams and is also the team physician for the University of Utah Swimming and Diving teams. Dr. Shirazi is a Sports Medicine Fellow at the University of Colorado. She completed her residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia/Cornell, where she served as Chief Resident, and is the current Fellow Chair for AMSSM’s Library of Ultrasound Pathology. She is passionate about women’s sports medicine and providing specialized care for female athletes. Resources: Best Practices in Sports Medicine: AMSSM and AOASM Case Studies (1st ed) – Case 66 (p. 395): https://amssmstore.com/best-practices-in-sports-medicine-amssm-and-aoasm-case-studies Peripheral Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity | National Fellow Online Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC0XgHvQWXc Unilateral Winged Scapula: Clinical and Electrodiagnostic Experience with 128 cases, With Special Attention to Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mus.26059 The Natural History of Long Thoracic and Spinal Accessory Neuropathies: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mus.10068 MR Neurography (MRN) of the Long Thoracic Nerve: Retrospective Review of Clinical Findings and Imaging Results at Our Institution Over 4 Years: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00256-017-2737-z Ortho Bullets – Scapular Winging: https://www.orthobullets.com/shoulder-and-elbow/3062/scapular-winging Surgical and Clinical Decision Making in Isolated Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1558944717733306 A Comprehensive Analysis of Pectoralis Major Transfer for Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1058274614006818

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Jordan Lyons, MD, who delivered one of the Best Overall Case Presentations during the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD. In this conversation, Dr. Lyons discusses his award-winning case – Collapse of a Special Operator: Exertional Illness or More Than Meets the Eye? – and shares the findings and takeaways from this crucial medical diagnosis. Resources: 2024 AMSSM Case Podium Presentations, published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine Exercise Collapse Associated with Sickle Cell Trait Practice Recommendation

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Mike Uihlein, MD, to share a glimpse into his main stage presentation about Paralympic Sideline Emergencies during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Dr. Uihlein is the Associate Chief of Emergency Medicine for Education and Co-Director of the Adaptive Sports Medicine Clinic at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. He also serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He has served on teams that have claimed 11 titles, including three Paralympic gold medals (2014, 2018, 2022); four world championships (2015, 2019, 2021, 2023); five Para Hockey Cups (formerly World Sled Hockey Challenge) titles (2015, 2016 (Jan.), 2016 (Dec.), 2017, 2019) as well as the 2016 IPC Pan-Pacific Championship and 2018 Turin Para Ice Hockey International Tournament. In-person and virtual attendance options are still available for the conference. Register to attend the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting at annualmeeting.amssm.org.

Dr. Jacqueline Brady, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon and head team physician at Portland State University, delves into managing patellar dislocations in basketball players. She emphasizes the crucial role of gentle reduction techniques and comprehensive physical exams. The conversation covers treatment options, comparing non-operative and surgical paths, along with the importance of timely rehabilitation. Dr. Brady also discusses assessing knee pain long after the initial injury, underlining the significance of thorough evaluations and emerging recovery strategies.

Dr. Margie Davenport, an exercise physiologist and Professor at the University of Alberta, shares her profound knowledge on postpartum return to activity. She discusses the latest research advocating for higher intensity exercise during pregnancy and the importance of individualized postpartum recovery plans. Dr. Davenport highlights the critical role of pelvic floor rehabilitation and its impact on urinary incontinence. Plus, she sheds light on how physical activity can significantly enhance mental health after childbirth, emphasizing the value of strong support systems for new mothers.

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Ashwin Rao, a board-certified family and sports medicine expert and professor at the UW School of Medicine, shares his insights on innovative treatments for tendinopathy. He dives into microsurgical tendon debridement, explaining its use of advanced technology to selectively remove damaged tissue while preserving healthy tendon. The discussion also explores orthobiologics and their role in enhancing recovery. Dr. Rao emphasizes the significance of patient expectations and effective rehabilitation for optimal outcomes.

Dr. Erin Hammer, a sports medicine physician from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and team physician for Badger football, shares her award-winning research on Guardian Caps and their impact on concussion risk in high school football. The conversation delves into the effectiveness of these helmet add-ons, revealing that they may not significantly reduce concussion rates. Hammer emphasizes the need for thorough validation of safety products and discusses opportunities for aspiring researchers in the field of sports medicine.

Dive into the fascinating debate over Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) versus placebo in treating tendinopathy. The discussion reveals key findings from a meta-analysis, highlighting PRP's potential for pain relief and functional improvement. Curious about why recent studies show no significant advantages for PRP? Delve into the complexities of study methodologies and patient demographics. The conversation also emphasizes the need for more rigorous research to truly understand PRP's place in sports medicine. Tune in for insights that could reshape treatment approaches!

Dr. Emily Eshleman discusses the #2 article of 2023, “Clinical Recovery from Concussion–Return to School and Sport: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” which was originally published in British Journal of Sports Medicine in June 2023. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as the series host. Dr. Eshleman is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Clinical Recovery from Concussion–Return to School and Sport: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/12/798

Dr. Emily Eshleman discusses the #3 article of 2023, “Efficacy of Topical Versus Oral Analgesic Medication Compared to a Placebo in Injured Athletes: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis,” which was originally published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports in June 2023. Dr. Jeremy Schroeder serves as the series host. Dr. Eshleman is a member of the AMSSM Top Articles Subcommittee, and this episode is part of an ongoing mini journal club series highlighting each of the Top Articles in Sports Medicine from 2023, as selected for the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Efficacy of Topical Versus Oral Analgesic Medication Compared to a Placebo in Injured Athletes: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sms.14418