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The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder.

The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. These terms describe the typical progression of the condition from early symptoms to recovery.

9 Home Remedies for Knee Pain.

9 Home Remedies for Knee Pain As you may be painfully aware, knee pain is very common. Global estimates suggest that more than 1 in 5 adults age 40 and over experience this type of joint problem, and knee pain in men and women in the United States increases steadily after age 60. Here are some of the best home-based ways to help...

‘Don’t push into pain!’ How to rescue your knees from everything from torn ligaments to injured tendons.

‘Don’t push into pain!’ How to rescue your knees from everything from torn ligaments to injured tendons From runner’s knee to fraying cartilage, knees are involved in 40% of sports injuries. But it can be hard to pin down what’s wrong, or what to do about it. Just because knee issues are common, that doesn’t mean we should ignore them and soldier on.

From Surgery to Sports: ACL Reconstruction Recovery Explained.

From Surgery to Sports: ACL Reconstruction Recovery Explained An ACL rupture (complete tear) is often treated with reconstruction surgery, in which the torn ligament is rebuilt with new tissue. This can also offer a lifeline when nonsurgical treatment fails, allowing people to return to their favorite sports and activities. In this article, we’ll explore wha...

Preoperative Function Affects Ability to Achieve One-Year Minimum Clinically Important Difference for Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Preoperative Function Affects Ability to Achieve One-Year Minimum Clinically Important Difference for Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty Minimum clinically important difference (MCID) values are commonly used to measure treatment success for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). MCID values vary according to calculation methodology, and prior studies have shown that patient factors are associated with failure to achieve MCID thresholds. The...

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.

Should You Worry About Joints Cracking or Popping?

Should You Worry About Joints Cracking or Popping? Cracking and popping joints, medically known as crepitus, are normal. Joints are points in your body where two bones meet. You might occasionally hear your knees popping or notice your back or bones crack as you move them.

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.

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Achieving optimal outcomes for teen athletes with ACL injury.

Achieving optimal outcomes for teen athletes with ACL injury Perhaps counterintuitively for their young age, teen athletes are at highest risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstruction plus recurrence compared with other age groups

Patients with depression may have increased rates of complications after TKA.

Patients with depression may have increased rates of complications after TKA Results presented here showed patients with depression undergoing total knee arthroplasty experienced an increased risk of medical and surgical complications, readmissions and reoperations.

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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...

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.

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Future of Football: Why ACL injuries have been on rise in women's game - and the technology and solutions to fix it.

Future of Football: Why ACL injuries have been on rise in women's game - and the technology and solutions to fix it It has been the hottest topic in the women's game - but not for welcome reasons. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are wreaking havoc within the sport, depriving top competitions, leagues and tournaments of some of the world's best players.

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Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Run? 6 Reasons.

Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Run? 6 Reasons Whether you're new to running or a veteran marathoner, you may wonder,

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.

Preoperative frailty predicts postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty in older patients: a prospective observational study.

Preoperative frailty predicts postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty in older patients: a prospective observational study Preoperative frailty in older patients is an important risk factor for both acute and chronic pain after TKA, suggesting that frailty assessment should become a necessary procedure before operation, especially in older patients.

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.

10 Exercises to Help Relieve Knee Pain.

10 Exercises to Help Relieve Knee Pain Gentle stretching and other low impact exercises can strengthen the muscles that support your knee joint. Start by stretching your heel, calf, quadriceps, and hamstrings, and work up to half squats, calf raises, and other leg lift variations.

Stronger thigh muscles may prevent knee replacement surgery.

Stronger thigh muscles may prevent knee replacement surgery Stronger quadriceps muscles, relative to the hamstrings, may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to research being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Researchers said the findings could inform strength-training programs for people with advan...

How to strengthen your knee.

How to strengthen your knee While it may be tempting to avoid exercise when knee pain occurs, this is not always the appropriate solution. Certain types of exercise can help alleviate existing knee pain and prevent future pain or injury by providing the knee with extra support.

Understanding the Difference Between Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise.

Understanding the Difference Between Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise The type of workout you do, and how your body gets its energy to fuel that movement, helps define these different forms of exercise.

Deltoid Muscle Anatomy and Function.

Deltoid Muscle Anatomy and Function The deltoid muscle is the main muscle of the shoulder. A triangle-shaped muscle, it helps move your upper arm and stabilizes the shoulder joint.