Episode 27: Concussions in Kids and Girls and Much More

This is a quick reference list for the locations of show topics in Episode 27 of The Dr. David Geier Show. For a detailed list of topics and references for additional information, scroll down for the complete show notes.

In the Zone
Are concussions prevalent among youth athletes? What about among young female athletes? And are there ways to decrease these injuries? (starts at 4:24)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Buster Posey – San Francisco Giants catcher (starts at 20:04)
Trent Richardson – Alabama Crimson Tide running back (starts at 25:43)
Greg Oden – Portland Trail Blazers center (starts at 28:57)

Ask Dr. Geier
Is surgery the only option for a young, active firefighter with a rotator cuff tear? (starts at 32:23)
When can I start to exercise after ACL surgery? (starts at 36:31)
Surgical options for chronic shoulder dislocations? (starts at 39:28)
Why is the surface of my kneecap sensitive? (starts at 42:14)
Why does it take so long for a tibial stress fracture to heal? (starts at 44:04)

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers
Comments from listeners on the show and our previous discussions (starts at 48:29)

There has been a tremendous amount of attention given to concussions at the professional and college levels of sports, but is it a problem among youth athletes and females in particular? Also, Dr. Geier discusses the injuries of San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, Alabama Crimson Tide running back Trent Richardson, and Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden. Plus, he answers your sports injury questions.

Episode 27 of The Dr. David Geier Show is now available! This week I tackle a subject that could have a large impact on youth sports in the coming years. And I mention in the opening that I want your ideas for a video blog series I am starting with the Charleston Battery soccer team. Send your ideas to me! Also I am looking for an intern for the Dr. David Geier enterprise. More information about that opportunity will come later this week.

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In the Zone
Are concussions prevalent among youth athletes? What about among young female athletes? And are there ways to decrease these injuries? (starts at 4:24)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions
Big hits, broken sport?
Ensure proper helmet fit to minimize concussion severity
It’s time to change players’ attitudes toward injuries
Repetitive heading in soccer: Does it cause brain damage after all?
Traumatic brain injuries in sports are on the rise

That’s Gotta Hurt
Buster Posey – San Francisco Giants catcher (starts at 20:04)
Sports Injury Locator – Ankle Fractures
Should MLB ban home plate collisions?

Trent Richardson – Alabama Crimson Tide running back (starts at 25:43)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears – Recovery
Medical evaluation of players critical at NFL Combine

Greg Oden – Portland Trail Blazers center (starts at 28:57)
Sports Injury Locator – Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee
Episode 25: Greg Oden (starts at 29:23)
Greg Oden to miss season for microfracture surgery (again!)
What’s a team doctor to do?

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Is surgery the only option for a young, active firefighter with a rotator cuff tear? (starts at 32:23)
Sports Injury Locator – Rotator Cuff Injuries

When can I start to exercise after ACL surgery? (starts at 36:31)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction

Surgical options for chronic shoulder dislocations? (starts at 39:28)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Dislocations
Episode 26: Shoulder Instability and Much More (starts at 3:22)
Ask Dr. Geier – Shoulder Dislocations

Why is the surface of my kneecap sensitive? (starts at 42:14)
Sports Injury Locator – Prepatellar Bursitis

Why does it take so long for a tibial stress fracture to heal? (starts at 44:04)
Sports Injury Locator – Tibial Stress Fractures
Ask Dr. Geier – Tibial Stress Fractures

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 48:29)
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