A Los Angeles Chargers team physician accidentally punctured the lung of quarterback Tyrod Taylor while administering a pain-killing injection, the team told ESPN Sept. 23. 

The North America sports medicine market is projected to generate $5.65 billion by 2026.

Richard Edelson, MD, repaired the right anterior cruciate ligament of Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco, NBC Sports reports.

As athletes head back to the courts, fields, and rinks, team physicians find themselves in uncharted territory. As we're learning from watching major league sports, there is no exact science on how to play sports safely during a pandemic, but there are certainly plenty of complications and potential setbacks.

Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Memorial Medical Center appointed William Wind, MD, medical director of sports medicine services Sept. 1, the Niagara Gazette reports.

Sports medicine physician Sara Gould, MD, has been working inside the NBA's bubble at Walt Disney World since July 12.

Robert Hotchkiss, MD, performed wrist surgery on Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby Sept. 1, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Orthopedic surgeon Steven Struhl, MD, recently performed surgery on MMA fighter Brandon Medina to correct an acromioclavicular joint dislocation, according to a Sept. 1 news release.

The sports medicine field was one of the most affected specialties during the pandemic, primarily due to the cessation of elective surgeries earlier in the year and the widespread suspension of many sports at varying levels. 

Andrew Chen, MD, will join East Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics Sept. 1.

Randolph, Vt.-based Gifford Health Care onboarded Sarah Decker, DO, in August to lead its sports medicine team, VTDigger reports.

Travis Roth, MD, joined Andrews Institute Aug. 18, continuing the legacy of the late Charles Roth, MD, who was an integral force behind establishing the Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based practice.

Pittsburgh Penguins team physician Dharmesh Vyas, MD, PhD, has performed elbow surgery on Evgeni Malkin and shoulder surgery on Zach Aston-Reese, NHL reported Aug. 17.

Chris Dodson, MD, successfully operated on the left knee of Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons, Sports Illustrated reports.

Kristina Wilson, MD, will chair the sports medicine advisory committee of AIA, a voluntary association of public and private high schools, according to signalsaz.com.

Robert LaPrade, MD, operated on Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac to repair his torn left anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus Aug. 7, the NBA reported.

Birmingham, Ala.-based Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center will add T. Daniel Smith, MD, a non-surgical sports medicine and orthopedic physician, effective Aug. 10.

James Andrews, MD, performed Tommy John surgery on Philadelphia Phillies reliever Seranthony Dominguez July 31, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

UAB Sports Medicine formed a partnership with two of the largest youth soccer clubs in Alabama.

Myron Rolle, MD, a neurosurgery resident at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and former NFL player, told CNN in a July 28 interview that it is unsafe for the league to begin due to COVID-19 concerns.