Tony Gwynn underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a tumor from his salivary gland. The Hall of Fame outfielder blames his long history of smokeless tobacco use for his condition. In my column for The Post and Courier, I discuss the risks of smokeless tobacco and argue that we must keep youth baseball players from ever starting to use it.
+Continue ReadingA recent television special and an internet article have me worried that concussions could harm the NFL – by harming youth players aiming to get there.
+Continue ReadingFreestyle skiing champion Sarah Burke died Thursday after injuring her vertebral artery after a fall training in Park City, Utah last week.
+Continue ReadingWith the media attention on the long-term dangers of concussions and other injuries in sports, players are listening to the warnings, right?
+Continue ReadingApproximately 100 million Americans will make New Year’s resolutions this year, but well less than half of us will stick with them. What can you do to make success with your health, wellness, fitness, and exercise goals more likely? And how can you potentially help others? Dr. Geier also discusses injuries and treatments of Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, and New Jersey Nets C Brook Lopez. Plus, he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingIt seems reasonable to expect that EMS is present at every high-school football game, but is it feasible? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Kobe Bryant, USC guard Jacki Gemelos, Pittsburgh Steelers’ QB Ben Roethlisberger, and St. Louis Rams QB Sam Bradford. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingThe Boston Celtics announced that forward Jeff Green will undergo surgery to treat an aortic aneurysm and will miss the entire season. I interviewed Dr. John Ikonimidis, a cardiothoracic surgeon, to help explain the diagnosis and surgery.
+Continue ReadingDoes the media fairly criticize decisions made by team doctors and the medical staffs of college and professional sports teams? Dr. Geier also examines the controversies surrounding the decisions made with the injuries of Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy, Portland Trail Blazers stars Greg Oden and Brandon Roy, and Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingWhat qualities do you value when you choose a doctor? And what are signs that you need to look for a new physician? In addition, Dr. Geier discusses issues in the lawsuit of 12 former NFL players against the league over concussions, Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer’s unusual illness last season, Liverpool’s Lucas Leiva’s ACL tear, and Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger’s high-ankle sprain. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingNBA owners and players have reached a tentative agreement, and a shortened regular season is scheduled to begin Christmas day. Will the lockout and abbreviated training camps and preseason schedules lead to a rise in player injuries?
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
