A case of post-traumatic osteolysis of the clavicle occurring in a 25-year-old male is described. The condition should be suspected in anyone giving a history of persistent shoulder pain following trauma or intensive sporting activities. Characteristic resorption of the distal tip of the clavicle is found on X-ray. The condition usually responds within 2 years to conservative treatment. Previou...

Sports injuries are a significant public health problem in Australia. However, little information is available about community level sports injuries, or about the sports safety policies and practices of community level sports organisations in Australia. The aim of this paper is to present the results of a survey of local clubs and sporting centres in the City of Hume, a local council in Victori...

BACKGROUND The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is introducing enhancements to doping investigations in its 2015 Code, which include improved sharing of information between antidoping organisations (including sporting bodies) and enhanced accountability of athlete support staff. These additions will improve the control of links between sports doping and organised crime. In February 2013 the Aust...

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM The risk of children getting dental injuries during sport can be minimised by using a mouthguard. Within Ireland, information on mouthguard use and policy is limited. The extent of dental trauma experienced by children during sport is also unclear. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY To determine the extent of mouthguard use, dental trauma and barriers to use among children. The sur...