The Injury Source

Randon T. Hall, MD

Sports Medicine Insights

Mar 22, 2019

Essentials of Choosing an ACL Graft (Video)

Every patient is different, so we are just going to look at the most common options for young, active patients with closed growth plates. Ty

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Randon Hall, MD

Dec 29, 2018

Basic Short-Arm Cast (Video)

Here is a basic approach to a short-arm cast. Don't try this at home. It is just an educational tutorial for those learning to perform c

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Surgical Removal of a Meniscal Tear (Video)

Randon Hall, MD

Sep 19, 2018

Surgical Removal of a Meniscal Tear (Video)

The procedure for removal of the torn portion of the meniscus is called a meniscectomy. Included is a short clip depicting a tear of the ant

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Randon Hall, MD

Sep 16, 2018

Explaining an ACL Rehab Protocol

ACL return to play is based on two key factors: time and evidence based functional assessments. Although protocols typically end around 6 m

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Randon Hall, MD

Sep 9, 2018

What Exactly is a Bone Bruise?

Occurs from an impact that is hard enough to injure the bone to the point of causing swelling, bleeding or inflammation within the bone.Bone

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How an Unrecognizable Substance Led to Julian Edelman's Suspension

Randon Hall, MD

Jul 4, 2018

How an Unrecognizable Substance Led to Julian Edelman's Suspension

The NFLPA Drug Resource website has a list of banned substance in appendix A that is dated from 2016. The list includes approximately 200 ba

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Is the Hype Justified? Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Sports Injuries

Randon Hall, MD

Jun 29, 2018

Is the Hype Justified? Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Sports Injuries

Many people have heard of it as a treatment for professional athletes or themselves, but they don’t quite really know how it is proposed to

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Miguel Cabrera's Biceps Tendon Rupture - An Uncommon Baseball Injury

Randon Hall, MD

Jun 14, 2018

Miguel Cabrera's Biceps Tendon Rupture - An Uncommon Baseball Injury

Miguel Cabrera is a right handed batter that sustained a biceps tendon rupture to his left arm. Physiologically the injury doesn't quite

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Serena Williams - Why Is A Pectoralis Injury So Critical to Her Serve?

Randon Hall, MD

Jun 5, 2018

Serena Williams - Why Is A Pectoralis Injury So Critical to Her Serve?

Serena Williams had to withdraw from the French Open due to a pectoralis injury. Initial reports are not clear, but this could be anything f

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Randon Hall, MD

May 2, 2018

What Exactly is Myositis Ossificans?

MO actually occurs secondary to a traumatic injury. The most classic case is when an athlete sustains a contusion to the muscle, such as the

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NFL Seahawks - Shaquem Griffin and Amniotic Band Syndrome

Randon Hall, MD

Apr 29, 2018

NFL Seahawks - Shaquem Griffin and Amniotic Band Syndrome

According to media reports, Shaquem's condition was discovered prior to birth. Depending on the situation, a prenatal surgery can be att

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Fact or Fiction: Over-The-Counter Pain Creams, Gels and Patches

Randon Hall, MD

Apr 27, 2018

Fact or Fiction: Over-The-Counter Pain Creams, Gels and Patches

There are so many creams, gels and patches on the market, it is difficult to review how each of the different ingredients works. However, th

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NBA Sixers - Why Joel Embiid’s Orbital Fracture is So Risky?

Randon Hall, MD

Apr 20, 2018

NBA Sixers - Why Joel Embiid’s Orbital Fracture is So Risky?

After surgery, you have an implant within the orbit of the eye and if that becomes dislodged it could impinge on the eye muscles or optic ne

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Analysis of Top 5 Sports Injuries of March 2018

Randon Hall, MD

Mar 24, 2018

Analysis of Top 5 Sports Injuries of March 2018

MLB Dodgers' Justin Turner - Wrist Fracture NBA golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant - Rib Injury NCAA Purdue Boilermakers' Isaac

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Why Do Athletes Drink Chocolate Milk Post Workout?

Randon Hall, MD

Mar 18, 2018

Why Do Athletes Drink Chocolate Milk Post Workout?

The key to recovery is being able to replenish the carbohydrate that was burned as fuel at the same time as you are replenishing the protein

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Research Article - Why is Sleep Critical to Success for March Madness?

Randon Hall, MD

Mar 18, 2018

Research Article - Why is Sleep Critical to Success for March Madness?

Athletes demonstrated a faster timed sprint following sleep extension. Shooting accuracy improved, with free throw percentage increasing by

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Research Article - Is There a Difference in Concussion Protocols in Pro Sports?

Randon Hall, MD

Mar 14, 2018

Research Article - Is There a Difference in Concussion Protocols in Pro Sports?

MLB is the only organization to require minimum time before return to play. There is a return to play protocol in place for each organizatio

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Research Article - Pro Athletes' Performance Suffers Initially after Operative Repair of Achille

Randon Hall, MD

Mar 14, 2018

Research Article - Pro Athletes' Performance Suffers Initially after Operative Repair of Achille

An Achilles tendon rupture is a devastating injury that prevents RTP for 30.6% of professional players. Athletes who do return play in fewer

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Understanding the Entire Concussion Protocol

Randon Hall, MD

Mar 9, 2018

Understanding the Entire Concussion Protocol

When an athlete is diagnosed or suspected to have a concussion the professional leagues require that the athlete is evaluated in a standard

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What Should I Eat to Put On Muscle Mass? (Basic)

Randon Hall, MD

Feb 25, 2018

What Should I Eat to Put On Muscle Mass? (Basic)

Firstly, the body has to be in the right stage of development. If a younger child has not entered in to puberty then they will not have enou

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Randon T. Hall, MD

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