Risks of Delaying ACL Reconstruction in Young Athletes May Be Too High, Study Shows

Risks of Delaying ACL Reconstruction in Young Athletes May Be Too High, Study Shows

KEYSTONE, Colo., July 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More and more children are participating and getting hurt playing sports each year. A new study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado, (July 9-12) details the benefits and risks of repairing a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in young athletes under the age of 14.

"The risk of inducing a growth disturbance with early reconstruction of a torn ACL must be balanced against the risk of further knee damage by delaying treatment until closer to skeletal maturity. Our study measured the independent risk factors for and relative risk of meniscal and chondral injuries in pediatric ACL patients," said author, Theodore J. Ganley, MD, Director of the Sports Medicine and Performance Center for The Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

Researchers analyzed the records of 69 patients, 14 years of age and younger who had undergone ACL reconstruction between 1991 and 2005. Data collected included demographics, relevant history (mechanism and side of injury, time from injury to surgery, one or more episodes of instability with activity, use of brace and return to sports), earliest MRI findings and physical exam findings. Operative reports and intra-operative images were also used to classify meniscal and articular cartilage pathology.

All of the patients were counseled as to the benefits and risks of delaying ACL reconstruction and advised to avoid any at-risk activities along with participating in physical therapy prior to their reconstruction. If the decision was made to delay treatment, patients were instructed to wear a custom ACL brace. All patients who underwent the surgery utilized a soft tissue graft with anatomically placed tunnels and fixation devices that did not cross the growth plate. Patients were also followed for a minimum of one-year post-operatively with no growth disturbances being noted.

"In our study, the largest of skeletally immature patients to evaluate independent risk factors, a delay in treatment of more than 12 weeks had about a four-fold increase in irreparable medial meniscus tears, an

11-fold increase in lateral compartment chondral injuries and a three-fold increase in patellotrochlear injuries. Issues with instability in the knee were also increased significantly. Our results highlight and help quantify the risk associated with delaying ACL reconstruction in young athletes and the need for continued injury prevention efforts," said Ganley.

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication and fellowship, and includes national and international orthopaedic sports medicine leaders. The Society works closely with many other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, family physicians, and others to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

Additional information and press releases can be viewed in the newsroom on AOSSM's Web site at www.sportsmed.org

Source: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

CONTACT: Lisa Weisenberger, Director of Communications of AOSSM,
+1-847-292-4900, lisa@aossm.org

Web Site: http://www.aossm.org/
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NOTE TO EDITOR: For more information, please contact AOSSM Director of Communications, Lisa Weisenberger, at 847/292-4900 or e-mail her at lisa@aossm.org.

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[Press.Release] Fourth of July Results

Date: July 10, 2009
Contacts:  
Colorado State Patrol PIO: 303-239-4583
Heather Halpape, CDOT: 303-757-9484

Fourth of July Fizzles for 593 Arrested for DUI
"100 Days of Heat" continues through Labor Day

        Denver – The Colorado State Patrol and 70 law enforcement agencies report making 593 DUI arrests over the long Fourth of July weekend, which began at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 2nd and ended at 3 a.m. Monday, July 6th.   Of the 593 DUI arrests, 72 were made at sobriety checkpoints.
        "Every DUI arrest made at a checkpoint or during a saturation patrol is one more individual taken off out roads before they have a chance to injure or kill themselves or someone else," said Col. James Wolfinbarger, chief of the Colorado State Patrol.  "Each of them represents the possibility that one more family will not have to experience the injury or loss of a loved one at the hands of an impaired driver.
        "We would certainly prefer that drivers make the wise decision not to drive after consuming too much alcohol, rather than having to make an arrest," said Col. Wolfinbarger.  "But we will continue to look for those who make a selfish decision and break the law."
        Preliminary reports from the Colorado Department of Transportation show there were four fatal crashes in Colorado over the holiday weekend, which killed 8 people.  Two of the crashes were believed to be alcohol-related.
        The Colorado State Patrol made the majority of DUI arrests with 129.  Other agencies with a high number of DUI arrests included: Denver PD (73), Colorado Springs PD (54), Aurora PD (36), Larimer County SO (21), and Boulder PD (19).
        Statewide law enforcement agencies will continue the "100 Days of Heat" campaign through Labor Day, which includes high visibility enforcement, as well as additional checkpoints.
        For more detailed information on DUI arrests per agency,  please visit www.dot.state.co.us/trafficsafety/.  Select "DUI Enforcement," then choose "July Fourth Weekend 2009" or "Summer Checkpoints 2009" and click "View Report."

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[Press.Release] Fleeing Suspect Fires Shots at State Trooper

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:       Date: 7/10/09    Time: 12:00am


This morning at approximately 12:45am, a Colorado State Trooper attempted to stop a dark green, Chevy Blazer in the area of Highway 85 and 74th Ave. in Adams County.  The trooper was attempting to stop the vehicle for a registration violation when the suspect crossed a grass median and fled northbound on Brighton Blvd.  

The pursuit continued to the area of 72nd Ave. and Krameria when the driver briefly lost control while turning into a private drive.  The suspect then fired shots at the pursuing trooper from the driver's window before then crashing into a light pole.  The trooper was not injured and none of the shots struck his vehicle.

Following the crash, the suspect fled on foot into the surrounding area.  An extensive search was conducted by officers from the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), the Adams County Sheriff's Office and the Commerce City Police Department but the suspect remains at large at this hour.  Officers also searched for a passenger who fled the vehicle during the pursuit.  

The CSP believes the vehicle was stolen and is continuing its investigation.  

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Public Affairs Section - CSP Headquarters
700 Kipling St.
Denver, Colorado 80215
303-239-4583

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Shoulder Surgery Doesn't Prevent Return to Sports

Shoulder Surgery Doesn't Prevent Return to Sports

Study shows athletes and weekend warriors can keep playing after shoulder joint replacement

KEYSTONE, Colo., July 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Replacing a joint in any part of the body often leads to a long recovery process and the possibility of not being able to return to a sport or activity. However, a new study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Keystone, Colorado, (July 9-12) presents findings that even an older individual who receives a total shoulder joint replacement can return to full participation within approximately six months of surgery.

"In our study, approximately 94 percent of the patients who have a total shoulder arthroplasty or joint replacement, were able to return to sports and 85 percent were able to return to the type-specific sport they were involved in before the surgery," said lead author, Gregory N. Drake, DO, shoulder and elbow fellow, Fondren Orthopaedic Group, Texas Orthopaedics Hospital.

The study analyzed a database of all unconstrained total shoulder arthroplasties performed between July 1, 2004 and September 30, 2007 by a single surgeon. A questionnaire was sent to 304 patients with 165 responding. Eighty-seven of the respondents regularly participated in sports prior to surgery. The average age of the patients was 68.5 with an age range from 47-93. Patients were followed for a minimum of one year.

Researchers noted that activity modification until the six month point in the rehabilitation protected the shoulder against any consequence of sport, such as a deceleration injury when a golf club hits the ground or a fall during a tennis match. Contact sports after joint replacement surgeries are generally discouraged for the rest of an individual's life, no matter their age.

"Eighty-eight percent of the individuals in our study returned to their activity levels for periods greater than 30 minutes per session with the same type of intensity. It also appears that the most likely reason for returning to the same level of participation is dependent on the motivation of the individual. Athletics can be a great motivator for surgery and an even greater one for patients to stick to a rehabilitation schedule," said Drake.

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication and fellowship, and includes national and international orthopaedic sports medicine leaders. The Society works closely with many other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, family physicians, and others to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

Additional information and press releases can be viewed in the AOSSM newsroom at http://www.sportsmed.org/.

For more information, please contact AOSSM Director of Communications,
Lisa Weisenberger at lisa@aossm.org or call the Society office at
847-292-4900.
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Source: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

CONTACT: Lisa Weisenberger of AOSSM, +1-847-292-4900, lisa@aossm.org

Web Site: http://www.sportsmed.org/

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Calcium Isn't the Secret to Healthy Bones, Says Natural Solutions Magazine

Calcium Isn't the Secret to Healthy Bones, Says Natural Solutions Magazine

BOULDER, Colo., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's leading health experts insist that we drink plenty of milk and eat dairy foods to protect our bones. Unfortunately, this advice may actually increase a person's risk for the pervasive bone disease osteoporosis.

"The Calcium Myth" in the August issue of Natural Solutions: Vibrant Health, Balanced Living magazine, on newsstands now, draws from 1,200 studies showing that neither milk nor a high-calcium diet reduces bone-fracture risk. In fact, the United States and other Westernized countries have the world's highest fracture rates--despite consuming more dairy foods than anywhere else.

"Our report uncovered that there's much more to achieving optimal bone health than getting enough calcium," says Lauren Piscopo, editor-in-chief of Natural Solutions magazine. "It turns out that what we eat--along with our lifestyle choices and stress levels--contribute to bone depletion. It's not about how much milk we drink."

According to the article's author, health writer Michael Castleman, the solution to osteoporosis is a low-acid--or alkaline--diet to maintain the body's correct pH balance, thereby strengthening bones and preventing osteoporosis. A low-acid diet is one packed with vitamin- and mineral-rich fruits and vegetables and includes few (if any) high-protein foods such as meat, fish, and dairy.

Here's why an alkaline diet boosts bone health more effectively:
-- Protein is composed of amino acids. When you eat high-protein foods
(including dairy), your body must neutralize these acids in the
bloodstream, and it draws from its own reservoir of alkaline
material--the calcium compounds in bone--to do that. When too much
calcium leaches from bones, osteoporosis develops.
-- When you eat fruits and veggies, only small amounts of acid enter the
bloodstream, along with some protein and a lot of acid-neutralizing
alkaline material. As a result, the calcium in your bones remains at
optimal levels.

For tips on low-acid eating and an in-depth look at calcium and the 16 other nutrients you need for healthy bones, see the August issue of Natural Solutions or visit www.naturalsolutionsmag.com.

About Natural Solutions

Natural Solutions: Vibrant Health, Balanced Living magazine, formerly Alternative Medicine, has been the trusted voice in the natural health arena for 15 years. Natural Solutions guides and inspires its readers to make informed decisions about their health and well-being in all aspects of their lives. Visit naturalsolutionsmag.com to view a free digital edition of the magazine.

Source: Natural Solutions Magazine

CONTACT: Meghan Rabbitt, +1-303-565-2027,
meghan@naturalsolutionsmag.com

Web Site: http://www.naturalsolutionsmag.com/

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CIBER Awarded Contract With Jackson Family Enterprises

CIBER Awarded Contract With Jackson Family Enterprises

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CIBER, Inc. (NYSE:CBR) has been awarded a contract with Jackson Family Enterprises (JFE) that spans three years and provides JFE's first tier onsite Help Desk analysts. JFE partnered with CIBER to optimize its IT Help Desk capabilities utilizing industry best practices.

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JFE, owner of world-renowned companies including Jackson Family Wines and Jackson Wine Estates International, produces, markets, and sells fine wines.

"CIBER has done an excellent job working with us on our Help Desk services. Overall, the process has been an easy one working with CIBER and we are very pleased with their performance," said Steve McIntosh, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Jackson Family Enterprises. The Help Desk is the initial point of contact and acts as the central gateway for JFE's users. CIBER's Help Desk provides and delivers services year round, 24/7/365.

"CIBER is thrilled to be working with Jackson Family Enterprises. Our vast Help Desk experience will ensure Jackson Family Enterprises receives reliable and efficient Help Desk support for now and into the future of our business relationship," said Mark Perlstein, President of CIBER's IT Outsourcing Division.

The Black Book of Outsourcing, a customer experience survey analyzing more than 4,000 outsourcing vendors around the world, ranked CIBER as #1 in Help Desk Solutions in 2008. The Black Book of Outsourcing survey also ranked CIBER as one of the Top 10 of the 50 best-managed global outsourcing vendors.

About CIBER, Inc.

CIBER, Inc. (NYSE:CBR) is a pure-play international system integration consultancy and outsourcing provider with superior value-priced services and reliable delivery for both private and government sector clients. CIBER's services are offered globally on a project- or strategic-staffing basis, in both custom and enterprise resource planning (ERP) package environments, and across all technology platforms, operating systems and infrastructures. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colo., CIBER now serves client businesses from over 40 U.S. offices, 25 European offices and seven offices in Asia/Pacific. Operating in 18 countries, with more than 8,500 employees and annual revenue of approximately $1.2 billion, CIBER and its IT specialists continuously build and upgrade clients' systems to "competitive advantage status." CIBER is included in the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P Small Cap 600 Index. CIBER, the Reliable Global IT Services Partner. www.ciber.com.

CIBER Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

Statements contained in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, as discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CIBER undertakes neither intention nor obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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Source: CIBER, Inc.

CONTACT: Robin Caputo, Media Relations of CIBER, Inc., +1-303-220-0100,
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Omega-3s Benefit Heart Attack Survivors, Healthy Adults, Mothers and Infants

Omega-3s Benefit Heart Attack Survivors, Healthy Adults, Mothers and Infants

DENVER, July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s) found in seafood and fish oil are again linked to a range of health benefits in the June 2009 Fats of Life and PUFA Newsletter. New studies show that omega-3s may reduce the risk of heart attack survivors developing premature heartbeats and benefit healthy adults by reducing their level of inflammatory markers. Mothers consuming omega-3s during pregnancy may further benefit from these fatty acids by having less chance of developing depressive disorder or having low birthweight infants.

A groundbreaking study in people with higher intakes of omega-3s who had just experienced a heart attack showed they were less likely to develop premature heartbeats, which can lead to dangerous, uncontrolled heart rhythms. The reduction in premature beats occurred within the high-risk 30 days immediately after a heart attack. It is during this period that heart attack survivors are most likely to develop other heart problems.

"These findings, if confirmed in other studies of heart attack survivors, would expand the reasons for making omega-3 intake a regular part of heart attack care and prevention," said Joyce Nettleton, D.Sc., editor of Fats of Life and the PUFA Newsletter.

Healthy people may also benefit from omega-3 intake. Non-fried fish consumption was associated with lower levels of inflammatory substances in a recent study. Because it was based on adults' usual intakes of fish and omega-3s in the U.S., which has low fish consumption, the findings suggest that even small amounts of non-fried fish in the diet could benefit health.

Similarly, a report from India showed that small amounts of omega-3s can have big results. In India, where rates of low birthweight, preterm delivery and small-for-gestational age infants are high, mothers who consumed as little as 3 to 4g per day of fish in their third trimester had significantly less change of having low birthweight infants.

"Even small amounts of fish intake during pregnancy, especially in the last trimester, could make a positive difference to public health," Nettleton said.

Other newsletter articles note that fish consumption in the last trimester of pregnancy might also reduce the incidence of mothers having post-birth depression.

The quarterly Fats of Life and PUFA Newsletter, sponsored by DSM Nutritional Products, are accessible at www.fatsoflife.com.

Source: FatsofLife.com

CONTACT: Angela Dansby of FatsofLife.com, +1-773-697-7686,
angela@fatsoflife.com

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