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The fast-paced action of basketball can cause a wide range of injuries, most often to the foot, ankle, and knee. Several strategies can help to prevent basketball injuries — from careful inspection of the play area to using proper passing techniques.
Lisfranc (midfoot) injuries result if bones in the midfoot are broken or ligaments that support the midfoot are torn. Although often mistaken for a simple sprain, a Lisfranc injury can be severe, taking many months to heal and sometimes requiring surgery.
During the past several years, much has been written about a preparation called platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its potential uses in the treatment of injuries. Even though PRP has received extensive publicity, there are still lingering questions about it, most importantly: Is it effective?
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 A Nation in Motion: One Patient at a Time
Campaign website now is live!
Visit www.anationinmotion.org The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' national campaign, A Nation in Motion: One Patient at a Time, shares the stories of hundreds of patients whose lives have been saved or restored through access to high-quality orthopaedic care. These inspiring stories illustrate the conditions, injuries and traumas that millions of patients have braved head on — and the excellent care that got them back to work and to their active, full lives. The patients featured on the website have shared their stories in one simple phrase, "Because of my orthopaedic care, I can...". Read their stories and learn more about your bone and joint health at www.anationinmotion.org Have an outstanding patient story or know someone who does? Visit www.anationinmotion.org On the site, you also can play the online A Nation in Motion Game — navigate bone and joint conditions along the road of life on your way to happiness and mobility in the "I Can Club." NEW!! Informed Patient Learning Modules
 Informed Patient Learning Modules Expert information from orthopaedic surgeons about common musculoskeletal problems and surgical treatment, including: NEW!! Rehabilitation Exercise and Conditioning Handouts
Rehabilitation Exercise and Conditioning Handouts These exercise conditioning programs will help you return to daily activities after an injury or surgery. Separate exercise programs focus on the shoulder, knee, hip, spine, and foot and ankle.  NEW!! Dominique's Story
A car crash in California almost took her leg. A bomb blast in Iraq helped save it.
 Go to orthoinfo.org/dominique The most advanced safety feature this car has is the driver standing next to it.
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4.5 Million Americans Living with Total Knee Replacement
TKR surgeries have more than doubled over past decade Annual Cost of Defensive Orthopaedic Medicine Estimated at $2 Billion New data supports medical liability reform Competitive Soccer Linked to Increased Injuries and Menstrual Dysfunction in Girls Regular warm-up exercises can significantly decrease ACL injury risk Vitamin D Deficiency High Among Trauma Patients Geometry, Not Gender A new study may shed light on why women, and some men, are at greater risk for ACL injuries  New!! 100 Questions & Answers About Hip Replacement provides the latest authoritative and practical information about joint disease and hip replacement surgery.
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