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Posts by Ethan Wilson, MD

Druku’s Life

Aug 29, 2016 ~ Written by Ethan Wilson, MD

The Tavarua community and the worldwide surfing community are mourning the passing of Ratu Sakiusa Nadruku Lalabalavu, or as he was know to many, Chief Druku, the chief of Tavarua Island. He was Tavarua’s oldest staff member, and he was one of the first Fijian surfers. He was, and always will be, the heart and […]

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Posted in Assorted Flotsam and Jetsam

Tavarua 2013

Oct 30, 2013 ~ Written by Ethan Wilson, MD

Tavi treated us very well this year, with sunny glorious weather and waves in the head-high to double overhead range. The trip brought together a great mix of Aussies and Yanks with evening talks presented by both. Topics included surfing related shoulder and knee injuries, the future of medicine in the US, Surf Addiction, World […]

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Posted in Surfing Conferences - Tagged Conference Report

Fall 2021 Issue #34 Table of Contents

  • Letter from the Editor
  • Impact of SMA Conferences on Wellbeing
  • Surfing and Health in the Covid-19 Era: A Narrative Review
  • Case Report: Femur Fracture in a Kitesurfer
  • Images in Surfing Medicine
  • Characteristics of Surfers as Bystander Rescuers in Europe
  • Acute Injuries in Surfing: A Systematic Review
  • Mag Bay 2021

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