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Autologous platelet-rich plasma injection in tennis elbow

The current study strongly suggests that local injection of PRP is a novel form of treatment that provides significant relief of pain and improvement in function in both tennis elbow and plantar fasciitis.

Nov 1st, 2023

PRP Platelet Rich PlasmaTreatment for Rotator Cuff Injuries

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a treatment that involves using a patient's own blood to promote healing and regeneration of damaged tissues.

Apr 5th, 2023

HOW TO WORK OUT if you have shoulder pain

If you have shoulder pain - you might still be able to work out. Here is some advice and tips.

Nov 1st, 2022

PRP: A proven treatment for partial rotator cuff tears

PRP: A proven treatment for partial rotator cuff tears Dr Louis Re offers PRP as treatment for partial rotator cuff tears. PRP consistently improves pain and improves tissue health over a short duration with minimal treatments

Oct 14th, 2022

Shoulder Bone Spurs and Impingement Syndrome

Impingement syndrome is a descriptive term for the pinching of the tendons of the rotator cuff between the bones causing injury . In many individuals with this problem, BONE SPURS or the shape of their bones is such that they have less space than others.

Sep 8th, 2022

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?

Rotator cuff tears are a common injury of the complex shoulder joint. The shoulder is one of the most amazing joints in the body. The range of motion of your shoulder—the amount of movement at the joint—is greater than in any other joint in the body.

May 5th, 2022

What is Shoulder Arthroscopy?

What is arthroscopy? Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows your shoulder specialist to visualize the inside of your joint through several tiny incisions. Your specialist can confirm your diagnosis and repair any injured tissues by using a camera

Apr 25th, 2022

Causes of Shoulder Pain and Treatment

Causes of Shoulder Pain and Treatment Options It isn't always easy to identify the difference between frozen shoulder, shoulder blade pain, and symptoms of a rotator cuff tear. This is why it helps to know a little about how your shoulder functions.

Apr 18th, 2022

What Is Swimmer's Shoulder?

What Is Swimmer's Shoulder? Shoulder Impingement in Swimmers

Mar 24th, 2022

Is your device giving you ‘iPad neck,’ ‘i-hunch,’ or ‘text neck’?

Researchers say iPad use can lead to “iPad neck,” a syndrome becoming more prevalent among Americans, especially young adults and women.

Mar 9th, 2022

Everything you need to know about Collarbone Fractures

The collarbone, also called the clavicle, is the bone over the top of your chest, between your breastbone (sternum) and the shoulder blade (scapula). It is easy to feel the clavicle because unlike other bones that are covered with muscle, only skin covers

Mar 4th, 2022

How to “Unfreeze” a Frozen Shoulder

While treatment can fast-track healing, frozen shoulder usually goes away with time—within two to four years—and sometimes pain can decrease in just a couple of days.

Oct 6th, 2020

How to Treat Injuries to the Sternoclavicular (SC) Joint

The sternoclavicular joint, or SC joint, is the connection of the sternum (breastbone) to the clavicle (collarbone). This SC joint is uncommonly injured, but it can be problematic when an injury is sustained.

Oct 6th, 2020

The Reasons for Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Reverse shoulder replacement was developed because traditional surgical options for shoulder arthritis, such as total shoulder replacements, aren’t a suitable option when patients also have a rotator cuff tear.

Oct 6th, 2020

AC Joint Reconstruction Surgery

The goal of all surgical treatments for a shoulder separation is to restore the normal alignment of the end of the collarbone with the outer edge of the shoulder blade (the acromion)

Oct 6th, 2020

Rehab Exercises for Shoulder Pain

Shoulder exercises can be useful in the treatment of many of the common causes of shoulder pain. These exercises are also part of the usual rehabilitation from most any shoulder surgery.

Oct 6th, 2020

Shoulder Separation Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

A shoulder separation sounds like an odd injury, but in reality, it refers to the stretching or tearing of ligaments where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the shoulder blade (scapula).

Oct 6th, 2020

Internal Impingement Shoulder Injuries Overview

Internal impingement is a specific type of shoulder injury that is seen primarily in throwing athletes.

Oct 6th, 2020

Severe, global loss of shoulder motion not linked with underlying full-thickness rotator cuff tears

Results of this imaging study on patients with stiff shoulders that demonstrated severe and global loss of passive range of motion shows no correlation between the condition and full-thickness rotator cuff tears.

Oct 6th, 2020

Nonoperative management of superior labrum anterior-posterior tears yielded positive outcomes

Nonoperative management of superior labrum anterior-posterior tears in young active patients produced positive outcomes with significant pain relief, according to results.

Oct 6th, 2020

Rehabiliation of a Shoulder Labrum Tear

A torn labrum is a problem in the shoulder that may cause shoulder pain, frequent dislocations of your shoulder, or problems with properly using your arm.

Oct 6th, 2020

Shoulder Separation Causes

A shoulder separation is an injury to the acromioclavicular joint on the top of the shoulder. The shoulder joint is formed at the junction of three bones: the collarbone (clavicle), the shoulder blade (scapula), and the arm bone (humerus).

Oct 6th, 2020

Stem cell treatments for shoulder and elbow injuries flourish, but so far there’s little evidence

Stem cell treatments for shoulder and elbow injuries flourish, but so far there’s little evidence they work

Oct 6th, 2020

The Reasons for Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery

The reverse shoulder replacement was specifically designed for a problem called rotator cuff tear arthropathy. Rotator cuff tear arthropathy is a problem that occurs when a patient has both shoulder arthritis and a rotator cuff tear.

Oct 5th, 2020

Rehab Exercises for Shoulder Pain

Shoulder exercises can be useful in the treatment of many of the common causes of shoulder pain.

Oct 5th, 2020

Shoulder Pain: 3 Most Common Causes and How to Fix It

Shoulder pain, stiffness or weakness can make it difficult to carry out everyday tasks, like reaching for something on a high shelf, driving a car or brushing your hair. If you have pain that won’t go away, it’s time to see a doctor.

Oct 5th, 2020

When Is Shoulder Replacement a Good Option?

Advancements in implant design and more careful patient selection have improved outcomes and longevity of shoulder replacement in recent years.

Oct 5th, 2020

Protective mediators can help heal injured tendon cells by attacking inflammation

Tendon tears, both to the rotator cuff and Achilles heel, are common injuries, especially in aged individuals.

Oct 5th, 2020

Causes of Distal Clavicle Osteolysis and Treatment Options

Distal clavicle osteolysis is shoulder joint pain at the end of the collarbonethat is the result of bone disintegration and damage.

Oct 5th, 2020

Do-Anywhere Upper Body Stretches

Flexibility in your upper body is important for many everyday activities you take for granted, like twisting and turning while backing out of a parking space.

Oct 5th, 2020

What You Should Know About a Proximal Biceps Tendon Tear

Above the biceps muscle is the proximal biceps tendon that attaches to the shoulder.

Oct 4th, 2020

Torn rotator cuff: Everything you need to know

According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, an estimated 2 million people in the United States will visit a doctor for a rotator cuff problem each year.

Oct 4th, 2020

Researchers explore better treatments for irritated tendons

New research on the biology of tendon irritation from Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) pinpoints key molecular components of injury, opening the possibility of targeting the pathways with pharmaceutical...

Oct 4th, 2020

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Effectively treating a separated shoulder can get you back to your active life

A few weeks ago, I was snowboarding and dislodged my collarbone. I was told I have anywhere from a grade 3 to grade 5 separation.

Oct 4th, 2020

Timing of steroid shots before rotator cuff surgery affects infection risk

For patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, previous steroid injections into the shoulder don’t increase the risk of surgical-site infection—unless the injection...

Oct 4th, 2020

High-intensity interval training increases injuries, study finds

People who engage in high-intensity interval training are at greater risk for injury, especially in the knees and shoulders, a Rutgers study found.

Oct 4th, 2020

Causes of Shoulder Pain and Treatment Options

The shoulder is the most flexible joint in your body, and given the number of everyday activities it’s involved in—from brushing your hair to reaching up into the cupboard—it’s easy to see why shoulder pain is something you’d want to get to the bottom...

Oct 4th, 2020

Frozen shoulder: What you need to know

Frozen shoulder is a common condition in which the shoulder stiffens, reducing its mobility.

Oct 4th, 2020

Latarjet Surgery for the Shoulder

Shoulder dislocations are common injuries, especially in young, active people. Latarjet surgery can be done to prevent repeated dislocations.

Oct 3rd, 2020

Arthroscopic, open shoulder stabilization may produce comparable long-term results

Research into on-track, off-track designations for shoulder stability might be helpful.

Oct 3rd, 2020

Stiff Shoulder Syndrome and Parkinson’s Disease

Are your shoulders stiff? You may be suffering from stiff shoulder syndrome.

Oct 3rd, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Caring for a Broken Collarbone

The collarbone (clavicle) is a long slender bone that connects your arms to your body. It runs horizontally between the top of your breastbone (sternum) and shoulder blades (scapula).

Oct 3rd, 2020

Understanding the Normal Shoulder Range of Motion

What makes up your shoulder joint? Your shoulder joint is a complex system made up of five joints and three bones

Oct 3rd, 2020

Making Sense of Meicine : Frozen shoulder can take time to thaw

At first, there is minor pain and discomfort in your shoulder, easily ignored or chalked up to overuse, exercise or a bump.

Oct 3rd, 2020

Is shoulder surgery the best treatment for shoulder impingement syndrome?

A study recently published in the BMJ explores the efficacy of shoulder surgery as a treatment for shoulder impingement syndrome.

Oct 3rd, 2020

Treating and Managing Shoulder Pain

Sore shoulder remedies: This common joint problem can affect anyone. Shoulder pain may involve the cartilage, ligaments, muscles, nerves, or tendons. It can also include the shoulder blade, neck, arm, and hand.

Oct 3rd, 2020

What happens with a pinched nerve in the shoulder?

A pinched nerve in the shoulder occurs when a nearby structure irritates or presses on a nerve coming from the neck. This can lead to shoulder pain and numbness of the arm and hand.

Oct 3rd, 2020

Increased narcotic use seen after shoulder arthroplasty with interscalene block plus Exparel

Patients who received interscalene brachial plexus block plus soft tissue infiltration with Exparel when undergoing primary shoulder arthroplasty used significantly more narcotics postoperatively and had no significant reduction in pain scores...

Oct 3rd, 2020

Seven exercises for shoulder arthritis

Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the shoulder joints. Performing specific exercises on a regular basis can help relieve the symptoms of arthritis, which include pain and swelling.

Oct 2nd, 2020

Reverse shoulder procedure can help people who thought they had to live with pain, limited motion

A new kind of shoulder joint replacement is ending pain and restoring movement to people thought to be untreatable 15 years ago.

Oct 2nd, 2020

How do I get rid of nagging neck and shoulder pain?

Do you suffer from pain in your upper trapezius muscles, the ones that run across the tops of your shoulders to the sides of your neck? You’re not alone.

Oct 2nd, 2020

Limited shoulder function is leading factor for rotator cuff surgery, research shows

For patients with rotator cuff tears, improving shoulder function is the most important reason for moving forward with surgical repair. Researchers also found that through arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR),...

Oct 2nd, 2020

Young athletes with shoulder instability might benefit from arthroscopy

Young athletes with shoulder instability are considered to be a high-risk group of patients following arthroscopic shoulder stabilization given the high recurrence rates and lower rates of return to sport,...

Oct 2nd, 2020

Frozen Shoulder: symptoms you should know

Pain and stiffness can worsen over time until your shoulder feels frozen in one position. Here is how to get things moving again.

Oct 2nd, 2020

Researchers determine the rate of return to sport after shoulder surgery

Athletes with shoulder instability injuries often undergo shoulder stabilization surgery to return to sport (RTS) and perform at their preinjury activity level.

Oct 2nd, 2020

2 Simple Shoulder Exercises Anyone Who Works Out Should Be Doing

Rotator cuff muscles may be small, but they’re majorly important.

Oct 2nd, 2020

What you need to know about shoulder pain – and shoulder surgery

The part of the body we call the shoulder consists of several joints that work with tendons and muscles to allow the arm to move in many directions. We can bowl a perfect game or reach the top shelf thanks to this system of joints, muscles and tendons.

Oct 2nd, 2020

Study looks at needles in treatment for shoulder pain

According to a new study, the type of procedure used to treat shoulder calcifications should be tailored to the type of calcification.

Oct 2nd, 2020

Obesity increases risk of complications after shoulder joint replacement surgery

For patients undergoing shoulder joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty), higher body mass index is linked to increased complications — including the need for “revision” surgery, reports a study in the June 7 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Oct 2nd, 2020

Higher risk for infection associated with previous non-arthroplasty related shoulder surgery

Patients who underwent primary shoulder arthroplasty experienced a significantly higher risk for infection if they had previously undergone non–arthroplasty-related surgery, according to results.

Oct 2nd, 2020

Anatomic tear deterioration was associated with nonoperative treatment of rotator cuff tears

Most patients who underwent nonoperative treatment for rotator cuff tears had anatomic tear deterioration, with poorer functional outcomes found in large tear size increases and progression of muscle atrophy, according to results.

Oct 2nd, 2020

Tenodesis, tenotomy showed favorable results in treatment of long head of biceps tendon lesions

Results presented at the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting showed favorable results with both tenodesis and tenotomy in the treatment of lesions of the long head of the biceps tendon.

Oct 2nd, 2020

Patient Understanding, Expectations, and Satisfaction Regarding Rotator Cuff Injuries

Rotator cuff injuries are among the most common in orthopaedics, with rotator cuff repair surgery consistently reported as one of the most commonly performed orthopaedic procedures.

Oct 2nd, 2020

Ambulatory Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Comprehensive Analysis of Current Trends, Complications

Ambulatory Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Comprehensive Analysis of Current Trends, Complications, Readmissions, and Costs

Oct 1st, 2020

Conversion to Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Conversion to Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty with and without Humeral Stem Retention: The Role of a Convertible-Platform Stem As the volume of shoulder arthroplasty procedures performed in the United States continues to increase,...

Oct 1st, 2020

Ultrasound Screening for Posterior Shoulder Dislocation in Infants

Ultrasound Screening for Posterior Shoulder Dislocation in Infants with Persistent Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy Early detection of posterior shoulder dislocation in infants with brachial plexus birth palsy (BPBP) is essential,..

Oct 1st, 2020

Treatment of Locked Posterior Shoulder Dislocation With Bone Defect

Locked posterior shoulder dislocation is an uncommon condition and is associated with a reverse Hill-Sachs lesion in 50% of cases. The condition is likely to occur in cases of violent trauma, seizures, or electric shock.

Oct 1st, 2020

Complications of Shoulder Arthroplasty

Early and mid-range followup studies of shoulder arthroplasty have been encouraging, showing good and excellent results in > 90% of shoulders.

Oct 1st, 2020

Age not a factor in success of shoulder replacement surgery

Whether you’re younger than 65 or older than 75, age may not be a discernible factor in the success of shoulder replacement surgery, according to a new study.

Oct 1st, 2020

Study: Heterotopic ossification common after reverse shoulder arthroplasty

Recently published results showed patients who underwent reverse shoulder arthroplasty commonly experienced heterotopic ossification of the long head of the triceps tendon.

Oct 1st, 2020

Less time between TSA surgeries may optimize postoperative function, satisfaction

Less time between TSA surgeries may optimize postoperative function, satisfaction for bilateral patients

Oct 1st, 2020

Nearly all shoulder replacement patients under age 55 return to sports

A new study being presented today at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), found that 96.4 percent of recreational athletes, age 55 and younger, who underwent total shoulder replacement surgery returned...

Oct 1st, 2020

Outpatient TSA seen as safe, cost-effective in appropriately selected patients

Recently published results of a level 3 study showed patients who underwent outpatient and inpatient total shoulder arthroplasty had no significant differences in 30-day adverse event and readmission rates.

Oct 1st, 2020

Relationship Between Patient-Reported Assessment of Shoulder Function

Relationship Between Patient-Reported Assessment of Shoulder Function and Objective Range-of-Motion Measurements Assessment of function is the cornerstone of clinical shoulder research.

Sep 30th, 2020

The Relationship Between Shoulder Stiffness and Rotator Cuff Healing

Retear and stiffness are not uncommon outcomes of rotator cuff repair. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between rotator cuff repair healing and shoulder stiffness.

Sep 30th, 2020

3 Questions and Answers about Shoulder Blade Fractures

It’s rare to fracture your shoulder blade (scapula). Your shoulder blade is well protected by your chest and muscles,...

Sep 30th, 2020

Mid-term shoulder functional and quality of life outcomes after shoulder replacement

Mid-term shoulder functional and quality of life outcomes after shoulder replacement Background Shoulder pain and loss of function are directly associated with obesity.

Sep 30th, 2020

Clinical Validation of the Glenoid Track Concept in Anterior Glenohumeral Instability

The role of arthroscopy in the treatment of anterior shoulder instability continues to be refined. The surgical technique focuses on anterior capsulolabral reconstruction. The presence of bone loss is a well-known risk factor for failure1.

Sep 30th, 2020

Triple-bundle reconstruction to offer advantages for acromioclavicular joint instability

Patients who underwent triple-bundle reconstruction for ACJ instability had superior horizontal ACJ stability than those undergoing a single-bundle procedure.

Sep 30th, 2020

Technique pearls for revision shoulder arthroplasty aid in preventing fracture

Technique pearls for revision shoulder arthroplasty aid in preventing fracture, preserving bone stock We present simple techniques for revision shoulder arthroplasty using a telescoping osteotome technique for glenoid removal, an open-book...

Sep 30th, 2020

Why Is Fish Good for You? Because It Replaces Meat?

Many fish, especially oily, darker-fleshed fish like salmon and herring, are rich in heart-healthy, polyunsaturated,...

Sep 30th, 2020

Meditation Plus Running as a Treatment for Depression

Meditating before running could change the brain in ways that are more beneficial for mental health than practicing either of those activities alone, according to an interesting study of a new treatment program for people with depression.

Sep 30th, 2020

Latissimus dorsi tendon transfer found effective for rotator cuff tears

Patients with irreparable, posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears experienced pain relief, functional recovery and postoperative satisfaction after undergoing an arthroscopic-assisted latissimus dorsi tendon transfer, according to results.

Sep 30th, 2020

How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep

Most people know they need to eat right and exercise to be healthy. But what about sleep? We spend about one-third of our lives asleep, and sleep is essential to better health. But many of us are struggling with sleep.

Sep 30th, 2020

Fitness Trackers Might Help Us Live Longer (if Only We Used Them)

Activity monitors could improve our health and extend our lives — if only we could be motivated to use them. Those are the conclusions of two new studies about the promise and perils of relying on fitness trackers to measure and guide how we move.

Sep 30th, 2020

Tranexamic acid use in TSA linked with reduced blood loss, shorter hospitalization

Patients who received tranexamic acid prior to total shoulder arthroplasty had a statistically significant reduction in blood loss and had shorter recovery room and hospital stays than controls, according to results.

Sep 30th, 2020

How Exercise Might Keep Depression at Bay

Exercise may be an effective treatment for depression and might even help prevent us from becoming depressed in the first place, according to three timely new studies.

Sep 30th, 2020

How Music Might Improve Your Workouts

Listening to music during a short, intense bout of exercise might change how you feel about hard workouts and encourage you to continue with the program in the future, according to a new study of intense interval training and how to make it more palatable.

Sep 29th, 2020

Treating first time shoulder dislocations with surgery can benefit young athletes

Shoulder instability is most common in the young, athletic population, bringing a focus to how these injuries are best treated. Research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM)

Sep 29th, 2020

Patients likely benefit from Bankart repair of initial shoulder dislocation

According to research presented here, Bankart repair following initial shoulder dislocation leads to improved patient outcomes. A retrospective chart review was conducted to determine patient demographics and quantity of reported preoperative...

Sep 29th, 2020

Return-to-play rates high for football players after shoulder instability surgery

Getting back into the game is important for any athlete after a significant injury but shoulder injuries can be tricky, especially for football players. Researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s...

Sep 29th, 2020

Open surgery still plays a substantial role in modern rotator cuff repair

With the advancement of arthroscopic surgery in the repair of rotator cuff tears, the gold standard of open surgery has begun to be slowly replaced. However, the literature has shown similar results when comparing arthroscopic and open rotator cuff repair.

Sep 29th, 2020

Single image slice may not capture 3-D muscle measurements in rotator cuff tears

Patients with rotator cuff tears experience fatty infiltration increased percentages of most likely caused primarily by muscle atrophy and a single image slice did not capture 3-D muscle measurements, according to recently published data.

Sep 29th, 2020

Safety of outpatient hand, shoulder surgeries examined

A large study of hand and shoulder surgeries performed at a freestanding, outpatient center found few complications — 0.2 percent in nearly 29,000 patients over an 11-year period. The study appears in the new issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

Sep 29th, 2020