CSM RECAP MARCH 2018
COMBINED SECTIONS MEETING SLAYS RECORD: 17,000 ATTENDEES! The 2018 Combined Sections Meeting was another huge success. A record 17,000 participants attended the conference this year from February 21-24 in New Orleans, Louisiana. With only a brief walk from the convention center to the famous French Quarter, New Orleans offered an exciting venue for education, food, drink, entertainment, and culture. The SPTS educational activities kicked off with a pre-conference session by Rafael Escamilla, Kevin Wilk, and Kyle Yamashiro. The focus of the session was on the epidemic of UCL injuries in youth and adult pitchers. The
By Brooks Klein and Colin Tempelis
President Walt Jenkins greets attendees at the 45th anniversary celebration at Combined Sections Meeting.
speakers addressed UCL tear risk factors, pitching mechanics, treatment options, current rehab techniques, and case studies. Programming continued with the Section’s popular early morning educational series. Previously named Coffee and Cases, the Section has changed the name to Morning Sports Rounds and increased the number of sessions. These sessions offer a more intimate setting to promote discussion and engagement with speakers. Topics included return to play after ACL injury, hip rehabilitation, return to play for pediatric patients, and shoulder evaluation.