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Arthroscopic reconstruction of posterior glenoid bone loss with distal tibia allograft
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
Posterior glenohumeral instability is rare, accounting for approximately 5% of cases of shoulder instability. Although bone loss is implicated in most cases of recurrent anterior glenohumeral instability, the impact of glenoid bone loss on posterior instability is poorly understood. Specifically, the quantity of posterior glenoid bone loss that would prohibit the success of a posterior soft tissue stabilization procedure alone for recurrent posterior instability is unknown.
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Pro athletes may safely return to competition after lumbar microdiscectomy
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
CHICAGO — The pooled rate of return to play following lumbar microdiscectomy for herniated disc nucleus was 83.5%, according to results presented at the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, and the overall return to play rate for elite athletes with a herniated disc after this procedure was 84.5%.
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Stresses on elbow during pitching may alter multiple structures
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
In a pre- and post-season ultrasound evaluation of high school pitchers’ elbows, adaptive changes occurred to multiple structures about the elbow from stresses placed on the elbow during one season of pitching, based on results of a recently published study.
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Motion Created in an Unstable Cervical Spine During the Removal of a Football Helmet: Comparison of Techniques
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
Helmet removal is necessary to maintain airway access in a suspected cervical spine injury. The aim of this investigation was to determine which of two football helmet removal techniques minimized angular and translational displacement in a suspected cervical injury.
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Cholesterol levels and tendon pain may be related
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
(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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Recurrent shoulder dislocation prevented with combination Bankart repair and Bristow procedure
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
Although investigators of this study found a combination of Bankart repair and Bristow procedure prevented recurrent shoulder dislocation in rugby players, some patients complained of insufficiency in quality of their play when performing specific movements.
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Why is osteoarthritis more common among athletes?
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
Osteoarthritis and reduced range of motion in the hip and groin are more common among athletes and other people who engage in strenuous physical activity.
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Increases in Tommy John surgeries likely after elbow injury in young athletes
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
Researchers observed an increase in the incidence of ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction among young athletes between the ages of 15 and 19 years old, according to study results.
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Bats and balls, not base runners, cause worst injuries to major league catchers
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
Contrary to popular belief, the worst injuries baseball catchers face on the field come from errant bats and foul balls, not home-plate collisions with base runners, according to findings of a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
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Stiff shoulders less likely to re-tear after rotator cuff repair vs non-stiff shoulders
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
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 to experience a re-tear compared with patients who had no stiffness, according to results presented here.
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What constitutes good treatment of tennis elbow?
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
The two most common treatments for tennis elbow are physiotherapy and cortisone injections. It is unclear which of these gives the best result, and diagnosis can be problematic for general practitioners. Now researchers at teh University of Oslo have taken a closer look at the treatment methods.
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Impaired shoulder function common in patients with RA 1.5 years after disease onset
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
Patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis had significantly impaired shoulder function compared to healthy participants when evaluated 1.5 years following diagnosis, according to recently published research.
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Conversion to Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: Humeral Stem Retention Versus Revision
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
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. Conversion of failed shoulder arthroplasty to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty has become common.
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Make no bones about it: The female athlete triad can lead to problems with bone health
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
Participation 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.
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Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for the Massive Rotator Cuff Tear
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
Orthopaedic 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.
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Panel discusses epidemic of youth sports injuries, role of prevention programs
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
At 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.
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3D Imaging and Templating May Improve Glenoid Positoning in Anatomic TSA
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
All 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.
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Hemiarthroplasty, TSA offer lasting pain relief, improved range of motion
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
Both 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.
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How does aging affect athletic performance?
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
I remember the moment a few years ago while watching TV when I realized that if I were riding in the Tour de France, at age 42 I’d be the oldest person in the race. It hit me that my dream of racing in cycling’s biggest event was over…it was not going to happen.
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Girls suffer more overuse injuries in teen sports
Posted on: 05-Oct-2016
A new study performed by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows that when it comes to overuse injuries in high school sports, girls are at a much higher risk than boys. Overuse injuries include stress fractures, tendonitis and joint pain, and occur when athletes are required to perform the same motion repeatedly.
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