Cholesterol levels and tendon pain may be related
(Reuters Health) – People with unhealthy blood cholesterol levels are more likely to have tendon pain or altered tendon structure, according to a new review. […]
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Operative Management Options for Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability in Patients Younger Than 30 Years
Anterior instability of the glenohumeral joint is a relatively common problem in the young population. Identification and treatment is essential to reduce the risk of […]
Conversion to Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: Humeral Stem Retention Versus Revision
As the volume of shoulder arthroplasty procedures performed in the United States continues to increase, the predicted number of revision shoulder arthroplasties grows even higher. […]
Stiff shoulders less likely to re-tear after rotator cuff repair vs non-stiff shoulders
Patients who had preoperative shoulder stiffness and those who developed stiffness at 6 weeks and 12 weeks postoperatively after rotator cuff repair were less likely […]
Older athletes able to return to sport after rotator cuff repair
Outcomes following the arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears in older athletes appears to be successful a majority of the time, according to research presented […]
Treatment of shoulder instability helps return collegiate athletes to playing field
Athletes who suffer a shoulder instability injury may return to play more successfully after being treated arthroscopically compared to nonoperative treatment, say researchers presenting their […]