The Third International Conference on Concussion in Sports, which was held in Zurich, featured a multidisciplinary discussion to identify best practices based on current evidence (Clin. J. Sport Med. 2009;19:185-200). Here is a quick look at the main findings:Concussion is a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain and induced by traumatic biomechanical forces. Typically, concussions involve the rapid onset of neurologic impairment with resolution of symptoms over a short period...

MIAMI (EGMN) – More than half of adolescent athletes who experience an anterior cruciate ligament injury can develop long-term knee problems, even if surgery allows a relatively quick return to sports. ACL injury is “the gift that keeps on giving,” with 50%-60% of adolescent athletes developing an arthritic knee 15 years down the road, regardless of whether they had surgery, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl said. “Knees can appear to be 20-30 years older than they are at age 30 years if the patient had an...