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Surgical treatment compared with eccentric training for patellar tendinopathy (Jumper's knee) - A randomized controlled trial

In a new study by Roald Bahr (Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center) and co-workers, no advantage was demonstrated for surgical treatment compared with eccentric strength training. The authors therefore conclude that eccentric training should be tried for twelve weeks before open tenotomy is considered for the treatment of patellar tendinopathy.

Invitation to submit program proposals for the 2nd World Congress on Sports Injury Prevention in June 2008!

Based on the tremendous success of the inaugural 1st World Congress on Sports Injury Prevention in 2005, the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center will organize the 2nd World Congress from June 26 through June 28, 2008 in Tromsø, Norway. The organizing committee now welcomes your proposals for meeting sessions and speakers. The deadline for submission of proposals is November 1, 2006.

Roald Bahr new president of FIVB Medical Commission

Professor Roald Bahr, the chair of the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, was elected as the new president of the Medical Commission of the International Volleyball Federation, FIVB, during the 2006 FIVB World Congress held in Tokyo, Japan October 23-25, 2006.

Significant improvement from ultrasound-guided sclerosis of neovessels in patellar tendinopathy

In a recent study from Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, a new treatment method involving sclerosing treatment on a group of elite athletes with chronic painful patellar tendinopathy was investigated. These ultrasound-guided injections of the sclerosing substance polidocanol, resulted in a significant improvement in knee function and reduced pain in this group of patients.

Surgery may have positive effect on cartilage defects

Surgical treatment of articular cartilage defects with penetration of the underlying bone plate increases the filling of the defect from 30 to 50 %, but results also in increased thickness of the bone plate which is of concern for the long term results.

17th International Symposium on Ski Trauma and Skiing Safety

The next research symposium of the International Society for Skiing Safety will be held in Aviemore, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, from MAY 13TH 19TH 2007.

JAMA study on head injuries in alpine skiing and snowboarding

A new study from the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center at NSSS shows that six out of ten head injuries in alpine skiers and snowboarders ancan be prevented by using a ski helmet.

Welcome to Tromsø for the 2nd World Congress on Sports Injury Prevention in June 2008!

Based on the tremendous success of the inaugural 1st World Congress on Sports Injury Prevention in 2005, the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center will organize the 2nd World Congress from June 26 through June 28, 2008 in Tromsø, Norway. Mark the dates in your calendar now!