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Messi and Roethlisberger linked by similar knee injuries. Figuring out how in this week's column
knee ligament sprains - MD direct

 

Broken legs are a big deal, but some fractures are better than others. Consider Ruben Tejada's fractured fibula
when a broken leg isn't so bad - MD direct

A little early this week. Travel day tomorrow

 

The thrill of victory turns quickly into the agony of defeat for Jalen Watts-Jackson, who scores Spartans' winning TD but dislocates his hip. More on this unusual sports injury

hip dislocation - MD direct

 

The thrill of victory quickly turned into the agony of defeat in just seconds for Michigan as a blocked punt was returned for a touchdown.

Better rework that lede, Doc. It wasn't a blocked punt.

 

Thanks...I need a fact checker and a style editor! Applications being taken

 

The passing of Flip Saunders is a reminder that cancer is not fair and statistics lie. lymphoma and why statistics lie - MD direct

 

Jerry Kill, just retired Minnesota Gopher head coach, isn't alone in not taking his medications as prescribed. It's an epidemic that affects the majority of people who are prescribed drugs.

Taking medication and why Jerry Kill won't - MD direct

 

Julian Edelman has a Jones fracture, Steve Smith ruptures his Achilles. ever wonder where those names come from?
enter your name here - MD direct

 

Want perfection from your NFL referee is like wanting your doctor to be perfect. Beware for what you ask.
This week's column: seeking perfection - MD direct

 

Heisman Trophy time to recognize the best player in college. Too bad that football is a team sport.
The same issue exists when doctors are anointed superstars. This week's column is a reminder that medicine is a team sport:
the best doctor - MD direct

 

Andrew Luck is still on the bench recovering from a fractured kidney. Logan Couture tore an artery in his thigh. Andrew Luck fractured his spleen. All three benefited from 21st century non-surgery to treat potential disastrous injuries. This week's column:
internal bleeding and high tech non-surgery - MD direct

 

A weekend full of medical lessons to be learned from the field: bruised lung, concussion, finger injury, shoulder dislocation.
lessons learned from the playing field - MD direct

I'm sure there are many more. Don't hesitate to reach out for background.