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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 […]

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, so it takes significant force for […]

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

Both TSA and RSA can be expected to impart positive functional outcomes in patients irrespective of BMI. Morbidly obese patients do not attain the same […]

Clinical Validation of the Glenoid Track Concept in Anterior Glenohumeral Instability

We present simple techniques for revision shoulder arthroplasty using a telescoping osteotome technique for glenoid removal, an open-book (vertical) osteotomy technique for extraction of the […]

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 (vertical) osteotomy technique for extraction of the […]

Treating first time shoulder dislocations with surgery can benefit young athletes

Research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO, demonstrated that surgery after a first-time shoulder […]

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. Source: Healio Read More

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

Researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO, note that surgical treatment for […]

Promising outcomes seen with arthroscopic osseous Bankart repair

This 5-year to 8-year follow-up study showed arthroscopic osseous Bankart repair is efficacious for patients with greater than 15% loss of the inferior glenoid diameter […]

Could aspirin shoulder the burden of inflammation?

Aspirin could be used as an anti-inflammatory drug, bringing relief to the thousands who suffer with shoulder pain, Oxford University researchers have found. Source: Medical […]