HSS Study Reveals Concerning Link Between Growth Hormone Therapy and Growth Plate Fractures in Children
Parents and Physicians Should Discuss this Potential Complication of Growth Hormone Treatment for Active Children and Adolescents Human growth hormone has long been used to treat certain medical conditions in children. New research from surgeon-scientists at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) shows that there may be a previously unknown complication. The HSS investigators found that […]
New App Reduces ACL Injuries In Young Athletes
Nassau Illustrated reports on the HSS app, RIIP REPS, that enables schools, clubs and leagues to easily implement neuromuscular training programs to reduce sports injuries and improve performance. It’s a young athlete’s worst nightmare—a dreaded popping sound followed by sharp pain in the knee. If it’s a torn anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, it could […]
Several assessments for patellofemoral instability yielded poor interrater reliability
Orthopedics Today reports on HSS study results published in Arthroscopy finding several assessments for patellofemoral instability yielded poor interrater reliability and includes commentary from first study author Peter D. Fabricant, MD, MPH, pediatric orthopedic surgeon at HSS. Dr. Fabricant said, “Surgical decision-making for children and adolescents with patellofemoral instability relies heavily on radiographic measurement parameters […]
Study Finds Enhanced Milestone-Based Rehabilitation After ACL Surgery Offers Cost Benefits for Insurers
Patients who undergo more focused, enhanced milestone-based rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery experience better outcomes in the long run at a lower cost to the healthcare system, researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City have found. The findings address a common but counterproductive trade-off in orthopedic surgery: Health insurers […]
Return-to-play programs after ACL reconstruction are cost-effective for pediatric patients
Orthopedics Today reports on the findings of an HSS study led by pediatric orthopedic surgeon, Peter D. Fabricant, MD, MPH, which demonstrated a comprehensive return-to-play (RTP) program is cost-effective and reduces re-tear risk in young patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery. Dr. Fabricant and colleagues created a decision-analysis model to compare the standard […]
Study Finds Most Surfing Injuries Involve Shoulder or Knee, Surgery Usually Not Required
Over the last few years, surfing has increased in popularity, with about 2.6 million recreational surfers in the United States. Efforts are under way to include competitive surfing in the Olympics. However, the number of reports on surfing-related injuries is limited and does not mirror the trend in popularity, according to researchers at Hospital for Special […]
Dr. Peter Fabricant: Pediatric ACL Injuries
Karen Litzy, PT, DPT, host of the Healthy Wealthy Smart podcast, spoke to Peter D. Fabricant, MD, MPH, pediatric orthopedic surgeon at HSS, to discuss pediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Dr. Fabricant and Litzy spoke about how to determine if a patient requires surgical versus non-surgical treatment following an ACL injury; rehabilitation considerations following […]
Teen Athletes Supplied With Hundreds of Pain Pills
NBC New York reported on the rising opioid addiction among young, injured athletes. According to a study by the University of Michigan, 15 percent of athletes in contact sports have used opioids for pain management. The segment reported that a number of athletes feel pressure to stay on the field. Once they are injured or […]