Publications by authors named "M A Box"
Introduction: Low rates of venous thromboembolism (VTE) have been found in patients with isolated orthopaedic trauma below the knee. Many surgeons routinely provide chemical thromboprophylaxis in these injuries, however. This is not without inherent risks, and this remains a controversial topic in perioperative care in orthopaedic trauma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Diaphyseal radius and ulna fractures require surgical fixation in adults. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) have been considered the gold standard of treatment. The recent development of an interlocking intramedullary nail (IMN) has provided an alternative treatment method for these fractures.
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- In 2023, MLB introduced a pitch clock, raising concerns about injury rates among players, particularly pitchers, but little was studied about position players.
- The study analyzed injury data from the 2021, 2022, and 2023 MLB seasons to see if the pitch clock affected injury rates in position players, hypothesizing an increase due to reduced recovery time.
- Results showed that the incidence of injuries, especially in lower extremities and specific categories like hamstring and knee injuries, actually decreased in the 2023 season compared to previous years.
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- The study investigates whether the MLB pitch clock introduced in the 2023 season has caused a rise in elbow injuries among pitchers, a concern given recent high-profile injuries.
- Injury data from the 2021, 2022, and 2023 seasons was analyzed, revealing a significant decrease in overall injury rates in 2023 compared to the previous two years.
- However, the rates of specific elbow injuries, like Tommy John Surgery and Flexor Tendon Injuries, showed no significant differences, indicating that while overall injuries decreased, elbow injuries remained steady.
Background: Rodeo is a globally popular sport, with its athletes prone to various types of injuries. There is no systematic review discussing rodeo injuries across all age groups.
Purpose: To (1) review the published literature on incidence, types of injuries, and factors leading to injuries in rodeo athletes; (2) provide prevention recommendations for health care providers; and (3) identify gaps in the research.