Will Marshall play with surgically repaired wrist?
University of North Carolina point guard underwent surgery to treat a scaphoid fracture of his wrist Monday. Will he be able to play in the remainder of the NCAA tournament?
+Continue ReadingArchive for the ‘Injury By Sport’ Category
‘Moneyball’ for team doctors?
In my latest column for The Post and Courier, I discuss how statistical analysis of players’ injuries could be the next breakthrough in sports medicine.
+Continue ReadingShould girls worry about soccer injuries?
Both concussions and ACL tears are common in girls’ soccer (and other female sports). What could be done to decrease the risks of these injuries and keep female athletes on the field?
+Continue ReadingSurgery, rehab often not enough after ACL injury
In my latest column for The Post and Courier, I discuss the findings of a study presented at Specialty Day of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, which showed the fear of re-injury and other psychological concerns can adversely affect an athlete’s return to sports after ACL injury.
+Continue ReadingNew season, new ideas
The 2012 Season started Saturday night for the Charleston Battery. This year, I will once again write blog posts and create video segments with the team. I want ideas for topics throughout the season!
+Continue ReadingEpidural steroid injections can help athletes return after lumbar herniated discs
A study presented last week at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting showed that professional football players with lower back herniated discs have good results with epidural steroid injections. What does this mean for all football players, other athletes, and the general population?
+Continue ReadingEnsure proper helmet fit to minimize concussion severity
A new study presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons shows that athletes whose helmets fit properly had less severe concussions. What does this study mean for athletes, parents, and coaches?
+Continue ReadingTony Gwynn undergoes surgery to remove salivary gland tumor
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 ReadingAsk Dr. Geier – Running after ACL surgery
In this Ask Dr. Geier column, I discuss ACL and meniscus surgery and the possibility of returning to pain-free running.
+Continue ReadingCould Sarah Burke’s fatal injury happen to you?
The sports world was stunned by the death of freestyle skiing star Sarah Burke, but it is important to remember that these injuries can happen to many athletes.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
