News

A recent review has sought to address the question of the best position for immobilisation of the shoulder after dislocation.

Psychological factors are important in determining return to sport in injured athletes.

Cardiff Sports Orthopaedics are coming together with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, National Athletic Trainers’ Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association and Safe Kids USA to promote the STOP Sports Injuries campaign.

CSO would like to congratulate Pontypridd RFC on achieving the League and Cup double this season (2012-13).

CSO are pleased to announce they will be supporting the new Rugby Academy being set up at Cowbridge comprehensive School.

CSO continue their support of Cardiff RFC, Swansea RFC, Pontypool RFC and Monmouth RFC.

A new study from the USA has reported that patients with displaced clavicle (collar bone) fractures benefit clinically and financially from stabilization. They have less chronic pain, less deformity, less weakness, and better range of motion. They return to work sooner, take less pain medication, and require less physical therapy.

If a modern surgical technique and an accelerated rehabilitation protocol are used, there is no increased risk of knee stiffness if an ACL reconstruction is performed as early as 1 week after injury.