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PRP may offer longer-term improvements, pain relief vs. corticosteroids for tennis elbow.

PRP may offer longer-term improvements, pain relief vs. corticosteroids for tennis elbow While both corticosteroids and platelet-rich plasma may be effective treatments for patients with lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, PRP may offer longer-term functional improvements and pain relief, according to published results.

An Innovative, Cost-Effective, and Flexible Traction Alternative for Shoulder Arthroscopy in Lateral Decubitus Position.

An Innovative, Cost-Effective, and Flexible Traction Alternative for Shoulder Arthroscopy in Lateral Decubitus Position During shoulder arthroscopic surgery in the lateral decubitus position, effective and stable continuous traction is a basic requirement for the smooth progression of the surgery. Herein, we describe a safe, reliable, and cost-effective lateral decubitus traction assembly.

Causes of Pain Between the Shoulder Blades.

Causes of Pain Between the Shoulder Blades Upper back pain between the shoulder blades has many causes, including muscle strain, herniated discs, arthritis, or, less often, a serious health problem. Treatment for pain between the shoulder blades depends on the cause but frequently includes stretching and medications for pain.

Electrolytes can give the body a charge, but try not to overdo it.

Electrolytes can give the body a charge, but try not to overdo it Research on electrolyte supplementation is mostly aimed at athletes, she said. Some sources say that water is fine for anyone in an activity that lasts less than an hour; some say even more activity is needed before anything beyond water is helpful.

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Deep learning enables faster, more accurate decisions for treatment of shoulder abnormalities.

Deep learning enables faster, more accurate decisions for treatment of shoulder abnormalities QUT scientists have developed a deep learning framework to detect shoulder abnormalities such as fractures in X-ray images with 99% accuracy to enable clinicians to make correct and speedy decisions in emergency situations.

Pickleball injuries and prevention.

Pickleball injuries and prevention The popularity of pickleball has exploded in the last few years, and according to a recent report, so have injuries attributed to the relatively new sport.

Shoulder surgeons should rethink a common practice, new study suggests.

Shoulder surgeons should rethink a common practice, new study suggests A common practice of shoulder surgeons may be impairing the success of rotator cuff surgery, a new study from orthopedic scientists and biomedical engineers at Columbia University suggests.

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Outcomes of total elbow arthroplasty in the treatment of distal humeral fractures in the elderly: A retrospective cohort comparison between primary arthroplasty and arthroplasty secondary to failed internal fixation.

Outcomes of total elbow arthroplasty in the treatment of distal humeral fractures in the elderly: A retrospective cohort comparison between primary arthroplasty and arthroplasty secondary to failed internal fixation. The primary objective of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of total elbow arthroplasty as the index procedure in the treatment of traumatic distal humerus fractures, with secondary total elbow arthroplasty following failed internal fixation.

Arthroscopic Subscapular Sling Procedure for Anterior Glenohumeral Instability Has Limitations: Dynamic Anterior Stabilization Using Long Head of Biceps Tendon May Represent a More Favorable Alternative.

Arthroscopic Subscapular Sling Procedure for Anterior Glenohumeral Instability Has Limitations: Dynamic Anterior Stabilization Using Long Head of Biceps Tendon May Represent a More Favorable Alternative Recently, for cases that fall between the need of arthroscopic repair and open procedures, surgeons have developed methods for using soft tissue grafts in order to create a “sling” effect and augment glenoid labral repair.

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Obesity associated with increased complications after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

Obesity associated with increased complications after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair Despite similar pain and function scores, patients who were obese and underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair had increased rates of complications, readmissions and reoperations vs. non-obese patients, published results showed.

What to know about rhomboid muscle pain.

What to know about rhomboid muscle pain Rhomboid muscle pain occurs between the shoulder blades and spine. It may feel like tenderness around the shoulder blade. Risk factors for rhomboid muscle pain include injury and general overuse.

What is tendon rupture?

What is tendon rupture? A tendon rupture is a break in a tendon, the structure that joins a muscle to a bone. It can result from overuse, an injury, or an underlying condition.

Bankart repair with remplissage may reduce recurrent instability in on-track lesion cases.

Bankart repair with remplissage may reduce recurrent instability in on-track lesion cases Bankart repair with remplissage reduces recurrent instability risk in patients with on-track Hill-Sachs shoulder lesions, according to results presented here.

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66-year-old woman with periprosthetic distal humerus fracture with minimal bone stock.

66-year-old woman with periprosthetic distal humerus fracture with minimal bone stock A 66-year-old woman with past medical history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, anxiety and osteoporosis presented to the ED after a ground level fall at home resulting in left elbow pain and deformity.

The examination and treatment of soft tissue contracture of the elbow.

The examination and treatment of soft tissue contracture of the elbow Treatment of the stiff elbow can be a challenging task. A thorough understanding of normal elbow anatomy and the potential causes of elbow contracture are essential for the development of effective treatment strategies. This chapter provides a review of key points for the treating surgeon including....

Suture Bacterial Contamination May Contribute to Impaired Healing or Retear After Rotator Cuff Repair, Even Using Arthroscopic Techniques.

Suture Bacterial Contamination May Contribute to Impaired Healing or Retear After Rotator Cuff Repair, Even Using Arthroscopic Techniques Bacterial contamination, as a result of suture contamination, may be associated with rotator cuff retear, or impaired tendon healing, following rotator cuff repair. This represents a potential new area of focus and intervention. Despite an array of rotator cuff repair techniques, from varying suture...

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Frozen shoulder research may hold the key to understanding fibrosis resolution.

Frozen shoulder research may hold the key to understanding fibrosis resolution Frozen shoulder is a painful and disabling condition affecting the ligaments that form the shoulder joint capsule. Patients experience severe stiffening of their affected shoulder which can last for several years, interfering with activities of daily life.

Slip sliding away: Shield yourself from winter injury.

Slip sliding away: Shield yourself from winter injury A white winter landscape might look magical, but the cold and snow and ice can make even the simplest of tasks potentially dangerous.

Causes of right shoulder and arm pain.

Causes of right shoulder and arm pain Pain in the right shoulder and arm is often due to muscle, tendon, or ligament damage, or due to damage to the peripheral nerves in those areas. In some cases, it could be a sign of a heart attack.

Causes of Shoulder Pain and Treatment Options.

Causes of Shoulder Pain and Treatment Options Reasons for why your shoulder hurts can vary, but where you feel pain can help narrow down the cause. You may have an ache from something as simple as poor posture at the computer. You may have a case of shoulder bursitis due to repetitive motion, a sudden injury, or even a completely different medi...

Kids Specializing in One Sport More at Risk for Injury and Burnout, Experts Say.

Kids Specializing in One Sport More at Risk for Injury and Burnout, Experts Say The type of workout you do, and how your body gets its energy to fuel that movement, helps define these different forms of exercise.

Regional Distribution Prevalence of Heterotopic Ossification in the Elbow Joint: A 3D Study of Patients After Surgery for Traumatic Elbow Injury.

Regional Distribution Prevalence of Heterotopic Ossification in the Elbow Joint: A 3D Study of Patients After Surgery for Traumatic Elbow Injury This article presents an adaptation of the internal brace ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) repair technique using knotless suture anchors, which shows promise for improved postsurgical functionality and a shortened recovery period in patients with UCL injuries.

Two-Portal Arthroscopic Knotless All-Suture Anchor Posterior Labral Repair.

Two-Portal Arthroscopic Knotless All-Suture Anchor Posterior Labral Repair Isolated posterior shoulder instability accounts for approximately 10% of shoulder instability cases. Patients may present after an acute trauma or with insidious onset and associated posterior shoulder pain. Knotless and all-suture anchor devices have become increasing popular and are often used in...

What types of shoulder surgery are available?

What types of shoulder surgery are available? The shoulder is a mobile and complex joint that is prone to dislocation and injury. Several types of shoulder surgery can address and correct various shoulder symptoms.

UConn Health Minute: Shoulder Replacement Surgery.

UConn Health Minute: Shoulder Replacement Surgery Shoulder pain is a common complaint. There are many treatment options to help fix the problem but for some, the pain and lack of motion will require a shoulder replacement.