Recommended Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Curriculum for Internal Medicine Residency Training.

Patients present to primary care physicians with musculoskeletal complaints more often than they do for upper respiratory infections, hypertension, or diabetes. Despite this, instruction in musculoskeletal medicine for internal medicine residents represents less than 1% of their total didactic and clinical education time. We recognize the immense breadth of knowledge and skill required to train residents in the practice of internal medicine.

Volleyball injuries.

There has been a significant increase in the numbers of people playing indoor and beach volleyball since the early 1980s and, consequently, an increase in injuries. Most injuries are related to repetitive jumping and hitting the ball overhead. The ankle is the most commonly injured joint, but the knee, shoulder, low back, and fingers also are vulnerable.

Clinical examination of the foot and ankle.

The foot and ankle are critical components in our ability to ambulate. Injuries to either can significantly interfere with a patient's ability to carry out normal activities. In severe cases, they can be devastating to a patient's independence.