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Jeffrey Ryszard Bytomski

Jeffrey Ryszard Bytomski

Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health
Family Medicine and Community Health, Family Medicine
jeffrey.bytomski@duke.edu
Duke Box 3672, Durham, NC 27710
Duke Sports Sciences Institute, 3475 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705
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Selected Publications

Sports Medicine: Concussion.

Journal Article FP Essent · July 2022 Sports-related concussion is a common injury in organized and recreational sports. Collision and contact sports are higher risk activities. Female athletes may be at more risk of concussion compared with male athletes; however, more research is needed. Eva ... Link to item Cite

Medical Diagnoses in a University Athlete Training Room Clinic.

Journal Article Clin J Sport Med · January 1, 2022 INTRODUCTION: Approximately 560 000 student-athletes participate in university athletic programs every year. These athletes develop a variety of medical injuries and illnesses during their time at the university. There is currently a paucity of data with r ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effect of Concussion on Reaction Time and Neurocognitive Factors: Implications for Subsequent Lower Extremity Injury.

Journal Article Int J Sports Phys Ther · 2022 BACKGROUND: Recent evidence has demonstrated that athletes are at greater risk for a lower extremity injury following a return-to-sport (RTS) after sport-related concussion (SRC). The reason for this is not completely clear, but it has been hypothesized th ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Evidence based management of sports related concussion.

Journal Article J Osteopath Med · April 9, 2021 Sports related concussion (SRC) is a common condition evaluated by healthcare professionals. In an article entitled "Return to Play After Concussion: Clinical Guidelines for Young Athletes" published in the December 2019 issue of the Journal of the America ... Full text Link to item Cite

Clinical examination factors that predict delayed recovery in individuals with concussion.

Journal Article Arch Physiother · 2020 BACKGROUND: Risk factors for prolonged recovery after concussion have been well researched, but specific objective clinical examination findings have not. This study examined whether clinical examination results could predict delayed recovery (DR) in indiv ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Atlantic Coast Conference Mandatory College Football Medical Observer. A Necessary Addition to the Preexisting Medical Team?

Journal Article Iowa Orthop J · 2020 BACKGROUND: Some NCAA conferences now require a press box-based Medical Observer for all football games to identify injuries missed by on-field providers. The objective of this study was to determine whether a Medical Observer identified injuries missed by ... Link to item Cite

Basketball Sports Medicine and Science

Book · January 1, 2020 This book is designed as a comprehensive educational resource not only for basketball medical caregivers and scientists but for all basketball personnel. Written by a multidisciplinary team of leading experts in their fields, it provides information and gu ... Full text Cite

Preface

Book · January 1, 2020 Cite

Concussion Management in Basketball

Chapter · January 1, 2020 Sport-related concussion (SRC) has become an important topic of concern for the public, media, and sports medicine physicians alike with large sporting bodies turning to medical professionals to lead the way in keeping athletes safe while participating in ... Full text Cite

Infectious Mononucleosis Management in Athletes.

Journal Article Clin Sports Med · October 2019 Infectious mononucleosis is a common condition occurring in athletic training rooms. Most cases are due to Epstein-Barr virus infections (upward of 90%). Although treatment generally consists of symptomatic care, there is clinical variation in laboratory w ... Full text Link to item Cite

Evaluation of a Standardized Cardiac Athletic Screening for National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Athletes.

Journal Article West J Emerg Med · August 14, 2019 INTRODUCTION: Sudden cardiac death is a rare cause of death in young athletes. Current screening techniques include history and physical exam (H and P), with or without an electrocardiogram (ECG). Adding point of care cardiac ultrasound has demonstrated be ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Fueling for Performance.

Journal Article Sports Health · 2018 CONTEXT: Proper nutrition is crucial for an athlete to optimize his or her performance for training and competition. Athletes should be able to meet their dietary needs through eating a wide variety of whole food sources. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: PubMed was s ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Medicolegal aspects of sports medicine.

Journal Article Prim Care · June 2013 Legal issues in sports medicine are rapidly developing and establishing an important body of jurisprudence that defines the legal rights and duties of all those involved with protecting the health and safety of athletes. The law makes important distinction ... Full text Link to item Cite

Red eye

Chapter · March 28, 2012 Cite

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Chapter · March 28, 2012 Cite

Tinea versicolor

Chapter · March 28, 2012 Cite

Diagnosis of heel pain.

Journal Article Am Fam Physician · October 15, 2011 Heel pain is a common presenting symptom in ambulatory clinics. There are many causes, but a mechanical etiology is most common. Location of pain can be a guide to the proper diagnosis. The most common diagnosis is plantar fasciitis, a condition that leads ... Link to item Cite

Sports Medicine: Concussion.

Journal Article FP Essent · July 2022 Sports-related concussion is a common injury in organized and recreational sports. Collision and contact sports are higher risk activities. Female athletes may be at more risk of concussion compared with male athletes; however, more research is needed. Eva ... Link to item Cite

Medical Diagnoses in a University Athlete Training Room Clinic.

Journal Article Clin J Sport Med · January 1, 2022 INTRODUCTION: Approximately 560 000 student-athletes participate in university athletic programs every year. These athletes develop a variety of medical injuries and illnesses during their time at the university. There is currently a paucity of data with r ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effect of Concussion on Reaction Time and Neurocognitive Factors: Implications for Subsequent Lower Extremity Injury.

Journal Article Int J Sports Phys Ther · 2022 BACKGROUND: Recent evidence has demonstrated that athletes are at greater risk for a lower extremity injury following a return-to-sport (RTS) after sport-related concussion (SRC). The reason for this is not completely clear, but it has been hypothesized th ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Evidence based management of sports related concussion.

Journal Article J Osteopath Med · April 9, 2021 Sports related concussion (SRC) is a common condition evaluated by healthcare professionals. In an article entitled "Return to Play After Concussion: Clinical Guidelines for Young Athletes" published in the December 2019 issue of the Journal of the America ... Full text Link to item Cite

Clinical examination factors that predict delayed recovery in individuals with concussion.

Journal Article Arch Physiother · 2020 BACKGROUND: Risk factors for prolonged recovery after concussion have been well researched, but specific objective clinical examination findings have not. This study examined whether clinical examination results could predict delayed recovery (DR) in indiv ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Atlantic Coast Conference Mandatory College Football Medical Observer. A Necessary Addition to the Preexisting Medical Team?

Journal Article Iowa Orthop J · 2020 BACKGROUND: Some NCAA conferences now require a press box-based Medical Observer for all football games to identify injuries missed by on-field providers. The objective of this study was to determine whether a Medical Observer identified injuries missed by ... Link to item Cite

Basketball Sports Medicine and Science

Book · January 1, 2020 This book is designed as a comprehensive educational resource not only for basketball medical caregivers and scientists but for all basketball personnel. Written by a multidisciplinary team of leading experts in their fields, it provides information and gu ... Full text Cite

Preface

Book · January 1, 2020 Cite

Concussion Management in Basketball

Chapter · January 1, 2020 Sport-related concussion (SRC) has become an important topic of concern for the public, media, and sports medicine physicians alike with large sporting bodies turning to medical professionals to lead the way in keeping athletes safe while participating in ... Full text Cite

Infectious Mononucleosis Management in Athletes.

Journal Article Clin Sports Med · October 2019 Infectious mononucleosis is a common condition occurring in athletic training rooms. Most cases are due to Epstein-Barr virus infections (upward of 90%). Although treatment generally consists of symptomatic care, there is clinical variation in laboratory w ... Full text Link to item Cite

Evaluation of a Standardized Cardiac Athletic Screening for National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Athletes.

Journal Article West J Emerg Med · August 14, 2019 INTRODUCTION: Sudden cardiac death is a rare cause of death in young athletes. Current screening techniques include history and physical exam (H and P), with or without an electrocardiogram (ECG). Adding point of care cardiac ultrasound has demonstrated be ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Fueling for Performance.

Journal Article Sports Health · 2018 CONTEXT: Proper nutrition is crucial for an athlete to optimize his or her performance for training and competition. Athletes should be able to meet their dietary needs through eating a wide variety of whole food sources. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: PubMed was s ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Medicolegal aspects of sports medicine.

Journal Article Prim Care · June 2013 Legal issues in sports medicine are rapidly developing and establishing an important body of jurisprudence that defines the legal rights and duties of all those involved with protecting the health and safety of athletes. The law makes important distinction ... Full text Link to item Cite

Red eye

Chapter · March 28, 2012 Cite

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Chapter · March 28, 2012 Cite

Tinea versicolor

Chapter · March 28, 2012 Cite

Diagnosis of heel pain.

Journal Article Am Fam Physician · October 15, 2011 Heel pain is a common presenting symptom in ambulatory clinics. There are many causes, but a mechanical etiology is most common. Location of pain can be a guide to the proper diagnosis. The most common diagnosis is plantar fasciitis, a condition that leads ... Link to item Cite

Avulsion Fractures

Chapter · 2011 Cite

Sickle Cell Disease

Chapter · 2011 Cite

Caffeine in Exercise

Chapter · 2011 Cite

Myositis ossificans chapter

Chapter · July 2009 Cite

Electrolyte Replacement Strips and Their Effect On Performance and Cramping: A Survey Study

Journal Article Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine · March 2008 Cite

Ergogenic Aides

Other Magill's Medical Guide · November 2007 Cite

Partial Toenail Removal

Other Magill's Medical Guide · November 2007 Cite

Impetigo

Other Magill's Medical Guide · November 2007 Cite

Fifth metatarsal stress fractures in elite basketball players: evaluation of forces acting on the fifth metatarsal.

Journal Article Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ) · November 2006 Featured Publication Our hypothesis in this study was that significant forces act on the fifth metatarsal during certain maneuvers commonly performed while playing basketball and that medial arch support influences these forces. Eleven male collegiate basketball players partic ... Link to item Cite

Practical management: nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) use in athletic injuries.

Journal Article Clin J Sport Med · March 2006 Featured Publication Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently used in the treatment of acute athletic injuries, often for analgesic purposes as the evidence to support enhanced healing is limited. However, the current evidence on NSAID use in athletic injury ... Full text Link to item Cite

Conservative treatment of rotator cuff injuries.

Journal Article J Surg Orthop Adv · 2006 Featured Publication Across all ages and activity levels, rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. The anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder guide the history and physical exam toward the appropriate treatment of rotator cuff injuries. Rotat ... Link to item Cite

Easing Ingrown Toenail Removal

Journal Article The Physician and Sports Medicine · March 2004 Cite

Pearls

Journal Article Physician and Sportsmedicine · March 1, 2004 Full text Cite

Heat illness in children.

Journal Article Curr Sports Med Rep · December 2003 Featured Publication With an increasing number of children and adolescents involved in competitive athletics throughout the calendar year, the sports medicine team must be familiar with preventing and treating heat-related illness. Heat illness is a spectrum of illnesses from ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Health Benefits of Tai Chi

Other American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians News Cite

Managing Diabetes in Athletes

Journal Article Sports Medicine and Performance Cite

Brain Health Considerations in the Modern Lacrosse Athlete

Journal Article The Journal of Cartilage & Joint Preservation Open Access Cite