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Foot massage techniques and benefits
At the end of a long day, many people enjoy giving or receiving a foot massage. Foot massage can aid relaxation and may relieve muscle aches.On : 21-Dec-2018- Source : Medical News Today -
Patients gained added range of motion after lateral partial knee replacement
O R L A N D O L a t e r a l u n i c o m p a r t m e n t a l k n e e r e p l a c e m e n t , w h e n u s e d i n p a t i e n t s w h o m e e t c e r t a i n k e y i n d i c a t i o n s , s u c h a s h a v i n g i s o l a t e d l a t e r a l b o n e - o n - b ...On : 21-Dec-2018- Source : Healio -
Arthroscopic AllInside Anterior Talofibular Ligament Repair Through a ThreePortal and NoAnkleDistraction Technique
The arthroscopic all-inside anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair allows an anatomical repair of the ligament while addressing concomitant intra-articular pathology through the same arthroscopic approaches.On : 18-Oct-2018- Source : JBJS -
Assessment of Ankle Mortise Instability After Isolated SupinationExternal Rotation Lateral Malleolar Fractures
The diagnosis of clinically important instability following isolated supination-external rotation (SER) distal fibular fractures is a challenge. The purpose of this study was to investigate the accuracy of clinical findings including medial tenderness, swelling, and ecchymosis, combined with the gra...On : 18-Oct-2018- Source : JBJS -
Elbow flexion angle during graft fixation for ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction a systematic review of outcomes and complications
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the elbow is commonly injured in overhead athletes, especially baseball pitchers. UCL reconstruction has shown good outcomes regarding return to play, but revision rates are on the rise. This review was conducted to determine the effect of elbow flexion angle d...On : 18-Oct-2018- Source : Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery -
Effects of axial forearm instability on force transmission across the elbow
The interosseous membrane (IOM) and distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) provide axial stability to the forearm. Our hypothesis was that injury to these structures alters force transmission through the elbow.On : 18-Oct-2018- Source : Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery -
Upper Extremity Injuries in Soccer
Upper limb injuries in soccer represent only a marginal portion of injuries, however this is mainly true for outfield players. Goalkeepers are reported to have up to 5 times more upper extremity injuries, many of them requiring substantial time-loss for treatment and rehabilitation. The most common ...On : 18-Oct-2018- Source : AJO -
Medical Complications and Outcomes After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty A Nationwide Analysis
There is a paucity of evidence describing the types and rates of postoperative complications following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). We sought to analyze the complications following TSA and determine their effects on described outcome measures.On : 18-Oct-2018- Source : AJO -
Composite Fixation of Proximal Tibial Nonunions A Technical Trick
Nonunion after a proximal tibia fracture is often associated with poor bone stock, (previous) infection, and compromised soft tissues. These conditions make revision internal fixation with double plating difficult. Combining a plate and contralateral 2-pin external fixator, coined composite fixation...On : 18-Oct-2018- Source : AJO -
Knee Injuries in Elite Level Soccer Players
As one of the most popular sports in the world, soccer injury rates involving the knee continue to rise. An alarming trend of knee injuries, including increased anterior cruciate ligament ruptures, underscores the need to review our current understanding of these injuries in soccer players. This art...On : 18-Oct-2018- Source : AJO