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Published results showed preoperative grip strength positively correlated with shoulder strength and function after reverse shoulder arthroplasty and may work as a prediction tool for outcomes in these patients. Researchers analyzed 58 patients (mean age of 73.4 years) who underwent primary RSA for cuff arthropathy, unrepairable cuff or osteoarthritis with a large cuff tear between […]

A study that specifically looked at return to racket sports, not sports in general, in patients who underwent anatomic total shoulder or reverse shoulder arthroplasty showed a 79% return to racket sports by 12-month follow-up. For this study, Levy and colleagues gave 43 patients who identified as playing recreational racket sports, such as tennis and […]

Spring brings with it the joy of baseball, but too much of a good thing can lead to elbow injuries in young pitchers.An expert from UT Southwestern in Dallas offers some tips for youth baseball players, their parents and coaches about avoiding and being aware of injuries, including tears or ruptures of the ulnar collateral […]

Healing does take time, but within a few months most people can get back to play at their pre-surgery level without the pain that they experienced before, a pair of new studies show.“Recovery after both an anatomic and reverse shoulder replacement or from any shoulder replacement is identical”, said director of the Levy Shoulder Center […]

Water on the knee is when fluid collects around and inside the knee joint, causing pain and swelling. Also known as knee effusion or fluid on the knee, it can occur whenever there’s damage to the joint due to injury or underlying disease, such as arthritis.This article explores the common causes and treatments of water […]

If you have pain in your rotator cuff, it may help to do shoulder strengthening exercises at home.The muscles that make up your rotator cuff can be prone to inflammation and tears if you do the same overhead motions too often.1 Making sure these muscles are strong enough is aAn important way to reduce tears […]

According to one study, iliotibial band syndrome is one of the most common injuries in runners presenting with lateral knee pain, with an incidence estimated between 5% and 14%. The first warning sign of injury usually is pain on the outside of your knee, at the hip or down the side of your leg. You […]

Damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common yet severe knee injury. Most people who experience a torn ACL recover in 3–12 months, depending on injury severity and goals for rehabilitation. The knee comprises three bones—the femur or thighbone, the tibia or shinbone, and the patella or kneecap. Tendons join muscles to these […]

Clavicle fractures, or broken collarbones, are typically treated without surgery. There is some evidence, though, to suggest that clavicle fractures may heal faster and more predictably when surgical repair is done. There are reasons for either treatment approach. Most fractures of the clavicle heal well with rest and a sling, but specific features about the […]

Knee pain can result from many conditions, including osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and sprains. These conditions can range in severity from a minor annoyance to disabling pain. Here are the best anti-inflammatory medications to help you obtain relief. Anti-inflammatory medications inhibit specific enzymes in the body to help reduce the production of molecules that produce inflammation. These […]