Orthopedics/Sports - January 2016 Archives

Last year, we checked in with David Eitrheim, M.D., after he had finished his 90th marathon — miles he ran while living with a terminal ...

For athletes engaged in endurance sports – like running, cycling or swimming for more than 2-3 hours at a time – carbohydrates are a necessity ...

Robots in the operating room aren't something out of science fiction ... they're a reality. Surgeons are using robots to assist them in a growing ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as many as 3.9 million sports-related and recreation-related concussions occur in the U.S. each year. And, that number may even be higher, because many more concussions are not diagnosed correctly. Even with all the recent attention on concussions, how much do people really know about how to spot a concussion, what to do about it, and how they are treated? Many people don’t know how a concussion is caused. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions. Effects are usually temporary, but can include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination. Although concussions usually are caused by a blow to the head, they also can occur when the head and upper body are violently shaken. These injuries can cause a loss of consciousness; however, most concussions do not. Because of this, some people have concussions and don't realize it. Concussions are common, particularly if you play a contact sport. Media Contact: Jim McVeigh, Mayo Clinic Public Affairs, 507-284-5005 or newsbureau@mayo.edu