Atypical Calf Cyst Treated With Doxycycline Sclerotherapy: A Case Report.

There are many types of cysts in the leg; the most common is a popliteal (Baker's) cyst. This occurs when synovial fluid fills the tissue plane between the medial head of the gastrocnemius and the semimembranosus muscle and is often associated with intraarticular knee pathology. Treatment for various types of cysts includes aspiration with or without fenestration, injections with corticosteroids, dextrose, or various sclerosing agents, and surgical excision.

Hamstring Strain Ultrasound Case Series: Dominant Semitendinosus Injuries in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Athletes.

Authors of previous studies of patients with acute hamstring strains have reported injury to the biceps femoris and semitendinosus (ST) in 50% to 100% and 0% to 30%, respectively. This retrospective case series of hamstring injuries in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I collegiate athletes exhibited an injury pattern on ultrasound imaging that differed from what would be expected based on prior literature. We examined ultrasound images of 38 athletes with acute hamstring strains for injury location (proximal muscle, proximal myotendinous junction, midportion of muscle, distal muscle) and affected muscles (biceps femoris, ST, or semimembranosus).

Multidisciplinary physician survey assessing knowledge of the female athlete triad and relative energy deficiency in sport.

Background: Short and long-term health consequences surrounding Low Energy Availability can be mitigated by recognizing the risk factors and making early diagnosis of the Female Athlete Triad (Triad) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). While awareness of the Triad among physicians and allied health professionals has been studied, there are very few studies that assess physician awareness of both the Triad and RED-S.

Methods: Our study assesses Low Energy Availability, the Triad, and RED-S knowledge with an electronic survey, educational handout, and follow up survey among physicians across multiple specialties at a single academic institution.

A Placebo-Controlled Trial of Riboflavin for Enhancement of Ultramarathon Recovery.

Background: Riboflavin is known to protect tissue from oxidative damage but, to our knowledge, has not been explored as a means to control exercise-related muscle soreness. This study investigated whether acute ingestion of riboflavin reduces muscle pain and soreness during and after completion of a 161-km ultramarathon and improves functional recovery after the event.

Methods: In this double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, participants of the 2016 161-km Western States Endurance Run were assigned to receive a riboflavin or placebo capsule shortly before the race start and when reaching 90 km.