Arthritis & Rheumatism
Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk
Competing at the elite level in sports is linked with an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis and joint pain in later life, a study suggests.
Nov 23, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Study links reconstructive surgery after breast cancer to changes in upper limb movement
A recently published study authored by a pair of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers shows that reconstructive surgery after breast cancer treatment has a demonstrable impact on arm and shoulder function.
Oct 26, 2022
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Genetics
Is 'frozen shoulder' a genetic condition? Study finds links to specific genes
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a common cause of shoulder pain and immobility. New findings point to specific genes associated with an increased risk of this condition, reports the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Oct 14, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Hormone therapy may help prevent shoulder pain and loss of motion in menopausal women
Women aged 40 to 60 years are most affected by adhesive capsulitis, a painful orthopedic disorder characterized by sudden shoulder pain and loss of range of motion. There has been limited research around the disorder's predilection ...
Oct 12, 2022
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Surgery
Rotator cuff regeneration: Potential breakthrough treatment
A new way to regenerate muscle could help repair the damaged shoulders of millions of people every year. The technique uses advanced materials to encourage muscle growth in rotator cuff muscles. UConn Health researchers reported ...
Aug 12, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Avoiding pickleball injuries in older adults
As pickleball is becoming increasingly popular among older adults, they should be mindful of injuries that occur while playing the sport. A Baylor College of Medicine sports medicine expert explains how injuries form and ...
Aug 2, 2022
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Surgery
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with and without acromioplasty in the treatment of full-thickness rotator cuff tears
Long-term follow-up of patients with shoulder pain who received rotator cuff repair with or without acromioplasty found little difference between the two groups of patients 11 years after surgery, according to research presented ...
Jul 16, 2022
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Surgery
Objective criteria needed to determine when baseball players can start throwing programs after shoulder, elbow surgery
One out of four baseball players who had shoulder or elbow surgery did not pass an objective return-to-throw evaluation at the time of presumed clearance, based on the time from surgical procedure and objective in-office ...
Jul 14, 2022
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Surgery
Overall risks of shoulder surgery low, but study finds significant risk of reoperation
Rates of serious complications associated with shoulder surgery are low, but one in 26 patients need further surgery within a year, finds a study in The BMJ today.
Jul 6, 2022
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Other
Mayo Clinic Q and A: How are rotator cuff tears treated?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I injured my rotator cuff recently and was told I was not a candidate for surgery. However, a friend shared that there's a new minimally invasive treatment option that uses a balloon implant. How does this ...
Jun 7, 2022
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