Effect of Perioperative Acetaminophen on Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective Randomized Study
Limiting opioid use in perioperative pain management is currently an important focus in orthopedic surgery. The ability of acetaminophen to reduce postoperative opioid consumption while providing acceptable pain management has not been thoroughly investigated in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair (RCR).
Performance in major league baseball pitchers after surgical treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) can be a career-threatening injury for Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers, often requiring surgical management. The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of surgical management for TOS as a function of return to play and quantitative pitching metrics.
Early repair of traumatic rotator cuff tears improves functional outcomes
The impact of surgical timing on outcomes involving traumatic rotator cuff tears (RCT) remains uncertain. The purpose of this study is to determine how functional outcomes are affected by surgical timing in traumatic RCTs.
Return to golf and golf-specific performance after anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
Golf is a common sporting activity that patients continue to participate into older age, including after joint replacement surgery. The influence of shoulder replacement on golf performance remains unclear. We hypothesized that patients undergoing anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) would have significantly better return to play rates and better performance metrics, including handicap, driving distance, and 7-iron distance, after shoulder replacement relative to those treated with reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA).
What to know about bicep tendonitis
Bicep tendonitis develops when a tendon in the biceps muscle swells and becomes inflamed. It usually occurs with other problems with the shoulder, such as dislocation, impingement, or arthritis.
Avoiding the Common Pitfalls in Anatomic TSA
J. Michael Wiater, MD, explored the top 10 top issues (plus 1 bonus issue) that can mean the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA).
Effectiveness of Radiographs and Computed Tomography in Evaluating Primary Elbow Osteoarthritis
Preoperative radiographic assessment of osteophyte and loose body locations is critical in planning an arthroscopic débridement for primary elbow osteoarthritis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of radiographs and computed tomography (CT) in localizing osteophytes and loose bodies.
A common shoulder injury could heal faster, thanks to this first-of-a-kind tissue implant
A shoulder injury such as a badly torn rotator cuff threatens to pause or end the career of any athlete in sports ranging from football, basketball and baseball to golf and tennis. Athletes sidelined with such an injury could benefit from a new tissue implant on the market invented at Purdue University.
Strike out kids` overuse injuries this baseball season
Young baseball players are at risk for overuse injuries, but there are ways to play it safe and prevent such problems, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says.
Take the pain out of spring cleaning
If the transition from winter to spring has one universal between most households, it’s surely the tradition of spring cleaning. Let’s briefly discuss some of the more common injuries we see as a result of spring cleaning activities, and then we’ll cover some ways to prevent those injuries.
