An exploration of injuries related to weightlifting -- and those that aren't -- goes to the mat this week in our 2004 Olympic Games RADCast.
Dear AuntMinnie Member,
Does weightlifting get a bum rap as a cause of injury? Some weightlifting advocates believe it does, specifically with regard to injuries of the ulnar nerve.
An exploration of injuries that are related to weightlifting -- and those that aren't -- goes to the mat this week in our 2004 Olympic Games RADCast. In the story, AuntMinnie contributing writer Matt King explains why certain injuries are probably associated with weightlifting, while the link between heavy lifting and other aches and pains is less certain.
Ultrasound is particularly useful in diagnosing injuries such as ulnar nerve dysesthesias, because the dynamic nature of the modality enables specialists to view the elbow in both the extension and flexion positions, according to the story.
Another new article in our Olympics coverage describes the use of CT for assessing cervical spine injuries in soccer players who lead with their heads. The article includes tips for recognizing C-spine injuries in the general population, as well as possible patient-management algorithms.
To view the rest of our coverage, and see photos of the action posted daily, just head over to our Olympics RADCast section, at olympics.auntminnie.com.
