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Delayed rotator cuff repair yielded superior functional outcomes vs immediate repair
Despite improvements in clinical outcomes and a low incidence of retears among patients who underwent either immediate or delayed surgical repair of a partial-thickness rotator cuff tear, results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine showed delayed surgery yielded superior functiona...On : 07-May-2018- Source : Healio -
ARTHROSURFACE STEMLESS SHOULDER CLEARED BY FDA
A n t h o n y M i n i a c i , M . D . s a i d i n a n A p r i l 1 8 , 2 0 1 8 p r e s s r e l e a s e t h a t t h e s y s t e m " t r u l y i s a r e v o l u t i o n a r y " s t e m l e s s t o t a l s h o u l d e r , " w h i c h c ...On : 07-May-2018- Source : Orthopedics This Week -
quotPatchquot May Help Recovery After Shoulder Surgery for Rotator Cuffs
S h o u l d e r i n j u r y ? G e t " p a t c h e d u p " l i t e r a l l y , s a y s r e n o w n e d o r t h o p e d i c s u r g e o n a n d s p o r t s m e d i c i n e a n d a r t h r o p l a s t y s p e c i a l i s t , K e v i n D . P l a n...On : 07-May-2018- Source : Markets Insider -
FDA OKsExparelfor Pain Relief After Shoulder Surgery
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental new drug application for bupivacaine liposomal injectable suspension (Exparel, Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc) for use as an interscalene brachial plexus nerve block to provide regional analgesia following shoulder surgery in adults.On : 07-May-2018- Source : Medscape -
Safeguard the Arms of Young Pitchers
Young baseball pitchers are at risk for overuse injuries, but there are ways to reduce that risk, a sports medicine expert says.On : 07-May-2018- Source : HealthDay -
Health Tip Signs You Need Rotator Cuff Surgery
The rotator cuff is a collection of tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder. It's common for athletes -- for example, baseball pitchers -- to injure this area.On : 07-May-2018- Source : HealthDay -
What is calcific tendonitis and what causes it
Although this condition can occur in other parts of the body, the most common area for calcific tendonitis to develop is the rotator cuff. This is the group of muscles and tendons that provide strength and stability to the upper arm and shoulder.On : 07-May-2018- Source : Medical News Today -
Previous cortisone injections may increase risk of future rotator cuff repair
Cortisone injections are a common nonsurgical approach to treating rotator cuff injuries. However, researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in New Orleans suggest that individuals who receive injections less than six mont...On : 07-May-2018- Source : Medical Xpress -
High school athletes with shoulder instability benefit from nonoperative treatment
Nonoperative treatment of high school athletes with shoulder instability is an effective approach, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in New Orleans. Researchers also noted that using the Non-Operative Instability Sev...On : 07-May-2018- Source : Medical Xpress -
New HipReplacement Study Anticipates Growth
Hip replacements are among the most common elective surgeries performed in the United States. And its popularity is increasing, according to a new study.On : 07-May-2018- Source : drugwatch