What to Know About Shoulder Sprains and Strains
Shoulder sprains and strains are both injuries that can happen due to overuse of or trauma to the shoulder. While the symptoms of the two are similar, they involve different types of tissue within your body. Damage to these tissues can make it hard to move and use your shoulder.
Anterior capsulectomy through humeral fenestration in arthroscopic arthrolysis for elbow stiffness is safe and effective
To evaluate arc of motion and complications following transhumeral anterior capsulectomy through a purely posterior approach with the Outerbridge-Kashiwagi procedure in the treatment of elbow stiffness.
Fresh vs. frozen distal tibia allografts yield similar outcomes for glenoid reconstruction
Both open fresh and arthroscopic frozen distal tibia allografts may yield excellent outcomes for anatomic glenoid reconstruction.
Latarjet procedure may yield consistent, favorable outcomes for shoulder instability
Presented results showed the Latarjet procedure yielded positive short-term and long-term outcomes for North American patients with anterior glenohumeral instability.
When Not to Have Rotator Cuff Surgery
Rotator cuff tears may require surgery to repair, but they can often heal with rest, physical therapy, and medication when needed. Discuss with your orthopedist when to have or not have rotator cuff surgery.
Estimating elbow loading conditions through the motion behaviors of subchondral bone density during joint movements
Evaluating complicated stress across the elbow under joint motion remains difficult. Here, we aimed to evaluate the distribution of the subchondral bone density in the normal elbow bones and further characterize their spatial relationships during elbow motion to estimate the loading stress across the articular surface using three-dimensional computed tomography bone models.
Subacromial Balloon Spacer for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear is Cost-Effective in Older, Low-Demand Patients With Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear and Severe Comorbidities
The InSpace subacromial balloon spacer (Stryker, USA) is indicated for the treatment of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. The device is placed in the subacromial space with the aim of restoring shoulder function by limiting painful acromiohumeral contact and recentering the superiorly migrated humeral head. However, controversy exists because two randomized controlled trials have produced conflicting findings with regards to efficacy.
Catalyst OrthoScience receives FDA 510(k) clearance of proximal humerus fracture system
Catalyst OrthoScience announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Catalyst shoulder fracture system for patients with proximal humerus fractures, according to a company press release.
Headless screws for radial head fractures may yield decreased complications vs. miniplates
According to results from a randomized controlled trial of patients with radial head fractures, headless screws yielded better range of motion with fewer complications compared with miniplates, despite similar union rates.
Causes of Pain Between the Shoulder Blades
Pain between the shoulder blades can occur suddenly, as with a muscle strain when lifting heavy objects or a sudden, serious heart attack. It can also develop over time with a condition such as arthritis. Different types of pain (sharp, throbbing, intermittent) are among the symptoms.
