This article reviews the medical literature on head injuries in soccer and concludes that protective headgear to reduce these injuries may not be as effective as rule changes and other measures, such as padding goal posts. (IAH)

From August 1982 through July 1984, all acute boxing injuries among professional boxers in New York State were reviewed in order to classify them as craniocerebral or other injuries. Results and methodology are discussed. (Author/MT)

Participation in ultraendurance sports events is up. Ultraendurance athletes are pushing their bodies to limits that haven't been achieved before. Overuse injuries are the most common complaint, but other medical problems occur with frequency. Events are described, as are injuries associated with them. (MT)

The many different techniques of modern dance each make unique demands on the dancer's body. A study of 164 modern dancers compared injury sites and frequency with the dance technique. Results indicate technique is a factor in injuries. (Author/MT)

Orthotic devices are an important element of treatment for biomechanically disadvantaged runners, but alignment problems are multifaceted and require multifaceted solutions. Appropriate uses of orthoses are discussed. (MT)

With proper training and safety precautions, windsurfing is relatively safe, but its unique equipment and unpredictable environmental conditions can produce serious injuries. Clinicians may see fall-related ankle injuries, tarsometatarsal injuries, or anterior shoulder dislocations; chronic low-back pain from torso stress; skin lacerations; and…

Sports medicine specialists are beginning to reexamine the causes and treatments of rotator cuff problems, questioning the role of primary impingement in a deficient or torn cuff and trying new surgical procedures as alternatives to the traditional open acromioplasty. (Author/CB)

Bodily responses to an anterior cruciate ligament injury can range from minor to very significant. Understanding factors influencing the course can help physicians determine effective treatment strategies. Certain patterns, such as complete disruption and participation in high-demand sports, highlight the need for an aggressive approach.…

Persons with disabilities are diving, as are individuals with such conditions as asthma and epilepsy. A review considers relevant medical and ethical implications of such activity among disabled persons. (Author/CB)

Although golf is not a rigorous sport, it has its share of injuries. Greater attention to preplay stretching and conditioning programs and to the proper mechanics of the golf swing can help prevent injuries. (Author/CB)

Arthroscopic examination of 16 dancers with dance-related knee injuries which defied conservative treatment showed 15 meniscal tears and 4 cases of chondromalacia patellae. Partial arthroscopic meniscectomy was used to treat the tears. The results were excellent, with 13 of the 16 returning to preoperative levels of dance activity. (MT)

Case reports do not consider the population which is injured and therefore are inappropriate for finding causal relationships. A review of three epidemiological studies, which take the population into account, showed that the only reasonably well-established cause of running injuries is the number of miles run per week. (Author/MT)

An interview with an orthopedic surgeon investigates the connections between heredity, injury, and arthritis. Tips on preventing injury and treating inflammatory disorders are given. (MT)

Recent advances in the understanding of the mechanism of action and clinical pharmacology of the new nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help practitioners decide which to use and how to administer them. Indications for and effects of NSAIDs are described. (MT)

In spite of the fact that jockeys are subjected to the risk of serious injury, stress of extreme competition, and the strain of making weight, the illusion persists that jockeys do not need safety standards because the profession is relatively safe. (Author/CB)