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Treatment of shoulder instability helps return collegiate athletes to playing field
Treatment of shoulder instability helps return collegiate athletes to playing field
Source: Medical News TodayAthletes who suffer a shoulder instability injury may return to play more successfully after being treated arthroscopically compared to nonoperative treatment, say researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting.
Open modified Broström ankle reconstruction with internal brace augmentation: A novel approach
Open modified Broström ankle reconstruction with internal brace augmentation: A novel approach
Source: HealioChronic lateral ankle instability can cause debilitating ankle pain and dysfunction in athletes and active individuals. In the untreated patient, chronic lateral ankle instability can potentially lead to late sequelae, such as ankle arthritis and deformity.
Swiss researchers evaluate fetal progenitor tenocytes for repairing tendon injuries
Swiss researchers evaluate fetal progenitor tenocytes for repairing tendon injuries
Source: Medical XpressTendon injuries, especially those acquired while engaging in sports, are not easily healed due to the fibrous nature of tendon tissues which transmit forces from muscle to bone and protect surrounding tissues against tension and compression. Tendon injuries to wrists, knees, elbows and rotator cuffs, often from over use when playing golf or tennis, are increasingly common for both professional and amateur athletes ("weekend warriors") alike.
Shoulder dominance has no effect on function, quality of life after proximal humerus fracture
Shoulder dominance has no effect on function, quality of life after proximal humerus fracture
Source: HealioRecently published data indicated there was no significant difference with regard to shoulder dominance in the functional outcome and quality of life perception observed in proximal humeral fractures.
Make no bones about it: The female athlete triad can lead to problems with bone health
Make no bones about it: The female athlete triad can lead to problems with bone health
Source: Medical XpressParticipation in sports by women and girls has increased from 310,000 individuals in 1971 to 3.37 million in 2010. At the same time, sports-related injuries among female athletes have skyrocketed. According to a new study in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), women with symptoms known as the "female athlete triad" are at greater risk of bone stress injuries and fractures.
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for the Massive Rotator Cuff Tear
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for the Massive Rotator Cuff Tear
Source: ICJROrthopaedic surgeons have become increasingly interested in the use of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty to manage massive rotator cuff tears. This has been due to the success we have had with the procedure as the rate of complications decreased, thanks to the significant knowledge we have gained over the course of the past 10 years of using the reverse prosthesis.
Panel discusses epidemic of youth sports injuries, role of prevention programs
Panel discusses epidemic of youth sports injuries, role of prevention programs
Source: HealioAt Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2015, we convened a special Banyan Tree session to talk about injuries in youth athletes. This is a real problem that all orthopedic surgeons see on a regular basis — one that, I think, is still under-recognized. In this Orthopedics Today Round Table, we highlight the discussion, particularly as it relates to overhead sports, as well as how orthopedic surgeons can play a role in stemming the tide of injuries. We also talk about innovations to help with prevention and treatment, as well as the role of the STOP Sports Injuries and Pitch Smart programs.
3D Imaging and Templating May Improve Glenoid Positoning in Anatomic TSA
3D Imaging and Templating May Improve Glenoid Positoning in Anatomic TSA
Source: ICJRAll patients had postoperative, artifact-reduction 3D CT scans to evaluate glenoid position relative to the preoperative plan. No patients in this study were lost to follow up.
Hemiarthroplasty, TSA offer lasting pain relief, improved range of motion
Hemiarthroplasty, TSA offer lasting pain relief, improved range of motion
Source: HealioBoth hemiarthroplasty and total shoulder arthroplasty offered lasting pain relief, and range of motion was improved at the long-term follow-up; however, unsatisfactory Neer ratings were high, according to study results.
Caregivers frequently unaware of safety guidelines for young baseball pitchers
Caregivers frequently unaware of safety guidelines for young baseball pitchers
Source: HealioResults of a survey presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting indicated caregivers were frequently unaware of safety guidelines recommended for young baseball pitchers.
