Posttraumatic Deep Vein Thrombosis in Collegiate Athletes: An Exploration Clinical Case Series.

Background:   Although athletes are typically at low risk for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE), injured and noninjured athletes alike can be exposed to many acquired risk factors, including intense training, dehydration, trauma, immobilization, oral contraceptive use, and long-distance travel. Additionally, the risk of developing VTE might be increased by unidentified genetic clotting disorders. Due to the potential for fatal outcomes, knowledge of VTE pathoetiology and recognition of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) presentation should be an inherent part of the evaluation process for all who attend to athletes, regardless of age and apparent risk profile.

Nonsurgical Management of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Deficient Knee in a Women's Soccer Player: A Validation Clinical Case Report.

Background:   A collegiate women's soccer player sustained an isolated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear and expressed a desire to continue her season without surgical intervention.

Design:   Case report.

Intervention(s):   Using the results of a randomized controlled trial and published clinical guidelines, the clinicians classified the patient as an ACL-deficient coper.

Investigation of the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey in Collegiate Athletes.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine whether the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey (RoCKAS) is an appropriate outcome measure to assess knowledge and attitudes toward concussion in collegiate student-athletes as determined through validity and reliability testing.

Study Design: Convenience study.

Setting: The researcher recruited all athletic teams at a Division III National Collegiate Athletic Association institution.