Blog

The aim of this study was to analyze sports participation after radial head arthroplasty among recreational athletes.

Revision of a failed primary shoulder arthroplasty to a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) is an increasingly common choice, but according to a study from The Rothman Institute, surgeons should counsel patients that functional outcomes will be more modest than with a primary rTSA and that th...

No, it s not, despite what has been reported about a study published in The BMJ. We asked experienced shoulder surgeons to comment on the study method...

All total knee arthroplasty patients are potentially at risk for stiffness after surgery. The problem is, it is difficult to predict which ones will d...

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear can be a devastating injury for a young athlete, with a high risk for re-tear or graft failure after ACL reconstruction in athletes under age 25. Researchers may have found a way to improve outcomes in this population: In the largest clinical trial of its kin...

In a pre-recorded surgery shown to attendees at ICJR s Winter Hip & Knee Course, Joel M. Matta, MD, from The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, perf...

Glucocorticoid use, especially with dosages above 10 mg per day, was associated with a greater risk for adverse events among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) undergoing total joint arthroplasty, according to a cohort study from the University of Pennsylvania.

During laser back surgery, a laser is used to remove portions of tissue located around the spinal cord and nerves of the back. Unlike the other types of back surgery, it may only be appropriate for very specific conditions, such as when nerve compression is causing pain.

Upper back pain and tension are common complaints, particularly when people feel stressed or spend a lot of time hunched over desks or computers. Exercises that stretch the neck, shoulders, and upper back can help relieve pain and loosen tight muscles.

A tingling, or pins and needles, sensation in the back can result from conditions that affect the underlying nerves. Doctors refer to this sensation as paresthesia. Causes can include infections, spinal injuries, fibromyalgia, and vascular malformations.