Episode 37: Concussions and Personality Changes and Much More

This is a quick reference list for the locations of show topics in Episode 37 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
What effect do repeated concussions, or even less traumatic blows to the head, have on personality? (starts at 2:45)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Alexander Dale Oen – Norwegian breaststroke champion (starts at 13:31)
Mariano Rivera – New York Yankees pitcher (starts at 20:04
Pablo Sandoval – San Francisco Giants 3B (starts at 26:30)
Terrell Suggs – Baltimore Ravens LB (starts at 29:24)
Evan Longoria – Tampa Bay Rays 3B (starts at 34:28)
Did the NBA lockout and shortened season cause an increase in injuries? (starts at 37:11)

Ask Dr. Geier
What are the likely causes of wrist pain in a cheerleader? (starts at 42:02)
Can chronic exertional compartment syndrome only cause symptoms occasionally? (starts at 44:39)
What can I do to decrease swelling and warmth in the knee after a patellar tendon repair? (starts at 47:12)
Do many athletes suffer tibia fractures in sports? (starts at 49:34)
Will the deformity resolve after surgery for a shoulder separation? (starts at 52:33)

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers
Comments from listeners on the show and our previous discussions (starts at 55:11)

Much attention has been given to concussions in recent months, but one dangerous long-term effect is now being recognized. Dr. Geier discusses repeated blows to the head causing personality changes and possibly suicide. He also discusses the injuries of Norwegian breaststroke champion Alexander Dale Oen, New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, San Francisco Giants’ Pablo Sandoval, Baltimore Ravens’ Terrell Suggs, Tampa Bay Rays’ Evan Longoria, and whether the shortened NBA season caused an increase in injuries. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Episode 37 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! It was a busy week in sports, with many prominent injuries and sports medicine topics grabbing headlines, including the death of Junior Seau, the ACL injury of Mariano Rivera, and the debate about the effect of the NBA lockout and shortened season on injuries. We talk about all of that and much more this week. Please share your thoughts on all of the topics!

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In the Zone
What effect do repeated concussions, or even less traumatic blows to the head, have on personality? (starts at 2:45)
The hidden dangers of concussions
Big hits, broken sport?
It’s time to change players’ attitudes toward injuries
Colts’ Collie should serve as a warning to all athletes
Episode 12: Taylor Twellman (starts at 29:02)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions

That’s Gotta Hurt
Alexander Dale Oen – Norwegian breaststroke champion (starts at 13:31)
Sports Injury Locator – Sudden Cardiac Death
Episode 31: Fabrice Muamba (starts at 16:28)

Mariano Rivera – New York Yankees pitcher (starts at 20:04)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction

Pablo Sandoval – San Francisco Giants 3B (starts at 26:30)
Sports Injury Locator – Hand/Wrist Injuries

Terrell Suggs – Baltimore Ravens LB (starts at 29:24)
Sports Injury Locator – Achilles Tendon Ruptures

Evan Longoria – Tampa Bay Rays 3B (starts at 34:28)
Sports Injury Locator – Hamstring Strain

Did the NBA lockout and shortened season cause an increase in injuries? (starts at 37:11)
Will the NBA see a surge in injuries too?
Is the NFL lockout to blame for a spike in injuries?

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

What are the likely causes of wrist pain in a cheerleader? (starts at 42:02)
Sports Injury Locator – Hand/Wrist injuries

Can chronic exertional compartment syndrome only cause symptoms occasionally? (starts at 44:39)
Sports Injury Locator – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Ask Dr. Geier – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Episode 34: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome in young athletes (starts at 36:28)

What can I do to decrease swelling and warmth in the knee after a patellar tendon repair? (starts at 47:12)
Sports Injury Locator – Patellar Tendon Rupture

Do many athletes suffer tibia fractures in sports? (starts at 49:34)
Sports Injury Locator – Tibia Fracture

Will the deformity resolve after surgery for a shoulder separation? (starts at 52:33)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Separations
Sports Injury Locator – Distal Clavicle Osteolysis

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 55:11)
This week, I read listeners’ comments about swimmers and sternoclavicular injuries, getting more exercise with your kids, recovery from ACL surgery, and other general comments.

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.