Surgery
Rat study provides insights on tendon overuse injuries
In research conducted in rats, investigators have shown for the first time the effect of rotator cuff tendon overuse, or tendinopathy, on surrounding tissues.
Dec 21, 2016
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News tagged with shoulder joint
Surgery
Perioperative Surgical Home delivers improved outcomes, satisfaction, shorter stays
Decreasing the number of tests, blood transfusions and length of time in the hospital, while improving patients' pain management and communication with physicians were the results of implementing the Perioperative Surgical ...
Oct 22, 2016
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Neuroscience
Virtual reality for motor rehabilitation of the shoulder
Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have developed a virtual reality system for motor rehabilitation of the shoulder. The prototype, which includes a built-in movement sensor, allows the user to do controlled ...
Jan 13, 2016
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Surgery
Orthopedist offers tips for preventing shoulder injuries
(HealthDay)—As the most flexible joint in your body, your shoulder can move and position your arm in many ways. But this flexibility also makes it prone to instability and injury.
Apr 23, 2015
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Surgery
Managing chronic bone and joint pain
Musculoskeletal pain of the bone, joint and muscles is one of the most common reasons for primary care visits in the United States. According to a literature review appearing in a recent issue of the Journal of the American ...
Feb 19, 2014
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Surgery
Shoulder replacement eases pain, improves motion in rheumatoid arthritis patients, study finds
Shoulder arthritis is a common problem for rheumatoid arthritis patients: pain and difficulty moving their arms can grow so severe that daily tasks and sleep become difficult. If medication and physical therapy aren't enough, ...
Jan 13, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Minimally invasive lymph node dissection in breast cancer has advantages over conventional surgery
Axillary lymph node dissection is done in conjunction with lumpectomy or mastectomy to determine if breast cancer has spread to the adjoining lymph nodes. The conventional surgical approach leaves a surgical scar that is ...
Nov 9, 2012
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Surgery
Recurring shoulder instability injuries likely among young athletes playing contact sports
Summer is a peak season for many sports, and with that comes sport-related injuries. Among those injuries is shoulder joint dislocation. According to a literature review in the August 2012 issue of the Journal of the American ...
Aug 1, 2012
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Other
Implants: A better fit through mathematics
Individuals with implants may soon be able to feel the benefit of basic scientific knowledge in their own bodies. This is one of the findings of a translational research project conducted by the Austrian Science Fund FWF. ...
May 3, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
When that shoulder aches too much to move
Adhesive capsulitis, sometimes described as "frozen shoulder," is a condition where the connective tissue around the shoulder joint becomes chronically inflamed, causing thickening and tightening in the affected joint. Diagnosing ...
Sep 7, 2011
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