Nonoperative treatment of a conjoined tendon avulsion tear of latissimus dorsi and teres major in a high performing, middle-aged, artistic gymnast: Diagnostic and classificational challenges, and clinical result.

A middle-aged female veteran artistic gymnast sustained an avulsion injury of the latissimus dorsi and teres major. The case reveals possible pitfalls in the current classification system and illustrates how a nonoperative approach, in contrast to recommended guidelines, was adequate for an excellent clinical outcome.

Musculoskeletal Injuries in Cross-Country Skiing.

Cross-country skiing, one of the oldest forms of skiing, is enjoyed widely as a recreational activity and as a competitive sport. It is practiced in regions with snow-covered landscapes, particularly in the Nordic countries and with increasing popularity in non-Nordic countries of Europe as well as in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, among others. Cross-country skiing is a fairly safe activity, and historically the risk of injury has been relatively low.

History Page: Leaders in MSK Radiology Chr. M. F. Sinding-Larsen, 1866-1930.

This history page in the series "Leaders in MSK radiology" is dedicated to the memory and achievements of the Norwegian physician Christian Magnus Falsen Sinding-Larsen who's name is connected to the medical eponym Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease.

The Medial and Posteromedial Ligamentous and Capsular Structures of the Knee: Review of Anatomy and Relevant Imaging Findings.

The medial and posteromedial regions of the knee are important for knee stability but also frequently injured. Medial ligaments and capsule are primary and secondary stabilizers of valgus, rotation, and anterior and posterior translation. In the setting of rupture of the cruciate ligaments, it is important to identify injuries in this region because it can possibly alter the treatment strategy and even delay or prevent successful reconstruction of the cruciate ligaments.