2016
Calcific Tendinitis of the Gluteus Maximus in a Golfer.
Williams A, Stang T, Fritz J, Papp D. Calcific Tendinitis of the Gluteus Maximus in a Golfer. Orthopedics 2016, 39: e997-e1000. PMID: 27337668, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20160616-08.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCalcific tendinitisNonoperative managementCalcific depositsCase of calcific tendinitisAnti-inflammatory medicationsReturn to sportGluteus maximusLocal inflammatory reactionMagnetic resonance imagingOperative debridementGluteus maximus tendonNonoperative treatmentCase reportTreatment optionsApproximately 2 yearsUnusual caseAdequate reliefPlain radiographsGluteus maximus insertionPatientsActivity modificationInflammatory reactionResonance imagingRepetitive microtraumaSevere symptoms
2014
Lower extremity overuse injuries in the skeletally immature athlete
Williams A, Valasek A, Wilckens J. Lower extremity overuse injuries in the skeletally immature athlete. Current Orthopaedic Practice 2014, 25: 375-382. DOI: 10.1097/bco.0000000000000117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOveruse injuriesLower extremity overuse injuriesCombination of repetitive microtraumaTreatment of overuse injuriesMuscle-tendon imbalancesAthlete’s sports participationSports participationPromote preventionSports activitiesRepetitive microtraumaEarly recognitionHealing timeImproper techniqueAcute injuryOveruseInjuryImmature skeletonTalking pointsParticipantsChildrenAdolescentsMultiple teamsPhysiciansSportsCoaching