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Diagnosis Of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome In A 19-Year-Old Collegiate Football Player Owing To A Routine Clinical Visit: A Case Report, Andrew D. Ashbaugh, Fernando J. Tondato, Christopher A. Mcgrew
Diagnosis Of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome In A 19-Year-Old Collegiate Football Player Owing To A Routine Clinical Visit: A Case Report, Andrew D. Ashbaugh, Fernando J. Tondato, Christopher A. Mcgrew
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a heart disorder characterized by an additional electrical pathway from the atria to ventricular chambers and episodes of tachycardia. Although the incidence of WPW is relatively low, the pre-excitation syndrome can result in sudden cardiac death, with a higher prevalence noted in younger patient populations. We present a 19-year-old male collegiate football player in whom WPW syndrome was diagnosed during a checkup at a sports-medicine clinic for a rash on his back. Radiofrequency ablation resulted in successful treatment of WPW syndrome, and the patient gradually returned to increasing levels of sports-related activity. Orthopaedic physicians should be …
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura In A 21-Year-Old Collegiate Football Player: A Case Report, James A. Leinhart, Shane P. Cass, Matthew A. Tennison, Ronica A. Martinez, Christopher A. Mcgrew
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura In A 21-Year-Old Collegiate Football Player: A Case Report, James A. Leinhart, Shane P. Cass, Matthew A. Tennison, Ronica A. Martinez, Christopher A. Mcgrew
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
Muscle cramps are commonly observed in collegiate athlete-patients; however, the condition may be a symptom of severe disorders. In particular, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) may be a possible diagnosis and involves a decreased number of platelets in the bloodstream. We describe a 21-year-old collegiate player of American football with initially presented with cramping of the neck, abdomen, and forearms. Although findings of physical examination were normal, results of laboratory tests indicated ITP, and the patient was hospitalized for 3 days until the platelet count increased. Because the levels continued to decrease at 6-month followup, splenectomy and use of rituximab agents …
Notable Findings Of A Preparticipation Examination In An 18-Year-Old Volleyball Player: A Case Report, Stuart J. Lisle, Christopher A. Mcgrew
Notable Findings Of A Preparticipation Examination In An 18-Year-Old Volleyball Player: A Case Report, Stuart J. Lisle, Christopher A. Mcgrew
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
The preparticipation examination (PPE) is commonly performed to screen for potentially detrimental health conditions in competitive athletes to help decrease rates of morbidity and mortality associated with participation in sports. However, the significant clinical impact of PPE in the United States has yet to be determined. We describe an 18-year-old female athlete who presented with dizziness and a right-sided limp at 8 days after initial injury. Findings of PPE examination indicated that she had unknowingly sustained a concussion during a volleyball match and continued to play, which resulted in injury to the right foot. Despite abnormal findings of magnetic resonance …