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Are you a Sports Medicine Wonk?

Question 1 of 5 What percentage of sports injuries are re-occurrences?

Question 2 of 5 Which of the following enhancers is found to effectively increase endurance when taken before a workout, without the dangerous side effects?

Androstenedione
Caffeine
Human growth hormone
Amino acids

Question 3 of 5 Which symptom is present in the initial five day period following any traumatic sports injury?

Lack of stability
Inflammation
Decreased range of motion
Bleeding

Question 4 of 5 In which sport is an athlete least likely to tear his/her ACL?

Basketball
Football
Soccer
Softball

Question 5 of 5 Which is the most common procedure carried out by orthopedic surgeons?

Repair of ankle fracture
Hip replacement
Knee arthroscopy and meniscectomy for a meniscus tear
Knee arthroscopy and ACL reconstruction

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