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The article presents a case study of a liver laceration suffered by a college football player during competition. After physical examination, the athlete was hospitalized, where the laceration was diagnosed by computerized tomography (CT) scan. Treatment involved rest followed by a gradual return to physical activity, with the player able to return to active competition nine weeks after the initial injury.

The article discusses wrist injuries that commonly affect golfers. The five physiological phases of the golf swing are discussed and the author outlines how the anatomy of the wrist lends itself to injury from improper golf swings. The author also focuses on surgical options to treat golf-related injuries, corrective grips, and therapeutic wrist exercises.

Discusses the occurrence of atrial septal defect in a female college basketball player. Number for athletes to be screened to identify risk for sudden cardiac death; Athlete's exhibition of earlier fatigue; Detection of the atrial septal defect during a routine preparticipation echocardiogram.

Focuses on the use of helmets in soccer to protect players against chronic cognitive impairments in the U.S. Relation of repetitive concussions to soccer; Determination of the effect of repetitive heading on soccer players; Risk of injury.