Preoperative grip strength may predict shoulder strength after RSA
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 […]
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After shoulder arthroplasty, patients can expect to return to racket sports
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 […]
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Baseball season is here: Watch out for UCL tears
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 […]
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How soon can you resume tennis or golf after shoulder surgery?
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 […]
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Water on the Knee (Effusion) Causes and Treatments
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 […]
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