Why Does My Shoulder Hurt, and Could It Be Serious?
Possible reasons why your shoulder hurts vary, but where you feel pain can help narrow down the cause. Common causes include poor posture, bursitis, arthritis, muscle strain, or a pinched nerve.
Management of Severe Elbow Arthritis in a Young Patient
Elbow osteoarthritis is occasionally primary and most often post-traumatic. Nonoperative treatment is frequently the best course of action. Available surgical options are governed by the location of cartilage deterioration, bone structure, and preoperative joint instability.
Benefits and limitations of diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy for painful anatomical shoulder arthroplasty investigation
Shoulder arthroscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool for painful anatomical shoulder arthroplasty offering some therapeutic opportunities. It has been demonstrated as a sensitive option to diagnose periprosthetic joint infection and is most frequently used for this purpose. Additionally, it offers the possibility of diagnosing some complications after shoulder arthroplasty such as component loosening or rotator cuff failure. As therapeutic options are mostly limited to arthrolysis, and débridement and decompression, most patients will have to face a revision arthroplasty. Nevertheless, diagnostic arthroscopy provides a valuable tool to gain information on the cause of the symptoms to determine further steps of treatment.
Chlorhexidine irrigation during TSA may decrease rates of positive deep C. acnes cultures
Patients who received subcutaneous 0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate antisepsis during primary total shoulder arthroplasty had a significantly decreased rate of positive deep cultures of Cutibacterium acnes, according to a study.
7 hand exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome with pictures
Certain hand exercises can help relieve pressure on the median nerve and alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Exercises include stretches, wrist extensions, hand squeezing, and more.
Latarjet procedure may be reliable in stabilizing shoulder dislocation with bone loss
The Latarjet procedure may be warranted for treatment of patients with recurrent instability or larger bone loss. However, surgeons should be cautious not to cause iatrogenic problems with the procedure.
Sling immobilization may improve sleep quality vs. bracing after rotator cuff surgery
Sling immobilization for 6 weeks after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair yielded improved sleep quality, decreased anxiety and increased satisfaction with similar clinical outcomes compared with abduction brace use, according to study data.
Ulnar Nerve Management in Complex Elbow Dislocations: A Retrospective Monocentric Study
The ulnar nerve’s unique anatomy makes it vulnerable to complex elbow dislocations. Depending on the nature of the injury, the clinical treatment and outcomes related to the nerve may vary. Unfortunately, the current literature provides limited and fragmented information on managing the ulnar nerve and the incidence of neuropathy in complex elbow dislocations. This study aimed to determine the occurrence of ulnar nerve pain and its relationship with transposition.
Revision Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Surgical Technique/Tips and Tricks
In the United States, the use of total shoulder arthroplasty has grown significantly over the past decade, leading to an increased need for revision total shoulder arthroplasty. The most common causes for revision include instability, rotator cuff deficiency, infection, fractures, and component loosening. Although revisions are sometimes unavoidable, thoughtful preoperative planning and proper implant positioning, among other mitigation strategies, can help reduce this risk.
7 Simple Wrist Strengthening Exercises
Wrist strengthening exercises make the wrist muscles stronger, and improve the flexibility and range of motion of your wrist joints and tendons. People who may benefit from wrist-strengthening exercises include athletes such as boxers, gymnasts, and tennis players. Workers at risk of carpal tunnel syndrome also may benefit from exercise to prevent injury.
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