2024 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-Concurrent Session B: The FORUM: Tough Topics in Care of College/Elite Athletes

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The transcript features a series of presentations focused on different aspects of sports medicine and athlete recovery, primarily from an orthopedic and mental health perspective.<br /><br />The session begins with an introduction outlining the topics to be discussed by several experts. Melissa Cristino from Boston Children's Hospital opens with a reflection on the psychological aspects of injury and recovery in athletes. She highlights the enormous mental health challenges faced by collegiate athletes, emphasizing the importance of addressing both physical and emotional well-being. High rates of mental exhaustion and anxiety are prevalent among these athletes, but less than half feel comfortable seeking mental health support. Suicide has alarmingly become the second leading cause of death among NCAA athletes over the past decade. Cristino underscores the importance of understanding the context of an athlete’s life, noting that injuries can significantly impact someone with a high athletic identity, leading to potential mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.<br /><br />Following Cristino, Jackie Brady from OHSU discusses return to sport after patellar dislocation, utilizing data from various studies indicating a high but often delayed return to sport rate. Complex procedures like MPFL plus TTO pose unique recovery challenges.<br /><br />Captain Leah Brown talks about the complexities of returning to sport after pregnancy. She advocates for a multidisciplinary approach, noting the lack of comprehensive research and standardized protocols for postpartum athletes.<br /><br />Lastly, Dr. Coyner addresses the evolving landscape of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) agreements in college sports, highlighting the financial, medical, and ethical considerations that arise as athletes begin to professionalize during their collegiate careers.<br /><br />The session concludes with a panel discussion where panelists answer questions and emphasize the need for further research and standardized guidelines in these areas.

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3:25 pm - 4:25 pm

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Speaker Laura Alberton, MD

Speaker Melissa A. Christino, MD

Speaker Jacqueline M. Brady, MD

Speaker Leah C. Brown, MD

Speaker Katherine J. Coyner, MD, MBA

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Laura Alberton, MD

Melissa A. Christino, MD

Jacqueline M. Brady, MD

Leah C. Brown, MD

Katherine J. Coyner, MD, MBA

sports medicine

athlete recovery

orthopedic

mental health

psychological aspects

injury recovery

collegiate athletes

postpartum athletes

NIL agreements

standardized guidelines