Current sports medicine reports
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Syndesmotic injuries or high ankle sprains in athletes can occur in elite and recreational athletes. They typically require a longer recovery and a significant delay in return to play compared with routine ankle sprains. ⋯ Management is guided by the severity of injury and the demands of the athlete. Many mild or stable injuries can be treated nonoperatively; however, acute surgical repair or stabilization in high-grade injuries can provide excellent results and an earlier return to play in selected cases.
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Interest in sports concussion has grown widely in the last two decades among laypersons and medical professionals. Significant contributions of evidence-based research have led to a better understanding of this multifaceted, but still often elusive, injury. ⋯ This research has been the basis of the paradigm shift from traditional concussion grading scales to individualized care. Today, concussion management requires a patient-centered approach with individualized assessment, including risk factor analysis, neurocognitive testing, and a thorough symptom evaluation.