Hip Sideline Emergencies and Hip Injuries in Elite Athletes.

Purpose Of Review: Hip injuries in elite athletes are an increasingly recognized problem and range from chronic overuse injuries, such as adductor strains and labral tears, to acute traumatic injuries such as hip dislocations. In this article, we review common hip pathology experienced by elite athletes and sideline management of emergent hip injuries.

Recent Findings: Elite athletes are subject to unique physical and mental stresses and therefore must be evaluated and treated in a unique manner.

An Update on Measures of Preoperative Glycemic Control.

Glycemic control represents a modifiable preoperative risk factor in surgery. Traditionally, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and plasma glucose are utilized as measures of glycemic control. However, studies show mixed results regarding the ability of these conventional measures to predict adverse surgical outcomes.