News tagged with shoulder
Biomimetic patch to be tested on tricky tendon-to-bone repairs
Two Washington University in St. Louis scientists are imitating nature as they attempt to solve one of the most difficult problems in orthopedic surgery: reattaching tendon to bone.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Feb 28, 2011 |
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Surgery to repair torn shoulder muscles in the elderly can reduce pain and improve function
Repairing torn shoulder muscles in elderly patients is often discouraged because of fears of complications. But a new study conducted at Rush University Medical Center has shown that minimally invasive, or arthroscopic, ...
Sep 01, 2010 |
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Shoulder arthritis? What patients need to know before treatment
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has approved and released an evidence-based clinical practice guideline on "The Treatment of Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis." This major joint in the shoulder — the ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 15, 2010 |
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Pediatric sports injuries: the silent epidemic
At today's 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), two separate studies focus on the dramatic rise of pediatric sports injuries in recent years. However, despite this alarming trend, awareness, ...
Mar 10, 2010 |
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Study: Shoulder function not fully restored after surgery
Shoulder motion after rotator cuff surgery remains significantly different when compared to the patient's opposite shoulder, according to Henry Ford Hospital researchers.
Mar 07, 2010 |
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Young men and elderly women at biggest risk for shoulder dislocations
An article published in the March 2010 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) reveals that the majority of all shoulder dislocations occur during sports activities and young males are at a higher risk. The s ...
Mar 01, 2010 |
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5 exercises can reduce neck, shoulder pain of women office workers
Strength training exercises using dumbbells can reduce pain and improve function in the trapezius muscle, the large muscle which extends from the back of the head, down the neck and into the upper back. The exercises also ...
Nov 18, 2009 |
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Exercise better than shockwave treatment for chronic shoulder pain
Supervised exercises are more effective than shockwave treatment to relieve chronic shoulder pain, finds a study published in British Medical Journal today.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 16, 2009 |
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Study shows athletes and weekend warriors can keep playing after shoulder joint replacement
Replacing a joint in any part of the body often leads to a long recovery process and the possibility of not being able to return to a sport or activity. However, a new study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for ...
Jul 10, 2009 |
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Study suggests preseason shoulder strength may determine injury severity for baseball pitchers
Athletic injuries can derail any player's ability to compete, but for a baseball pitcher his shoulder strength and control is critical. A new study to be presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's ...
Jul 10, 2009 |
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Study finds booster car seats not being used appropriately
While child booster car seat use has increased across the United States, many seats are improperly installed, leading to increased risk of serious injury for their little passengers.
May 11, 2009 |
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Orthopaedic experts examine overhead
Baseball season is underway. With the pros, college and high school teams taking to the baseball diamonds and Little Leaguers soon to follow, orthopedic specialists at Rush University Medical Center are cautioning players ...
Apr 08, 2009 |
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Neanderthal Lacked Anatomical Competitive Edge: Skeletal Remains Tell the Story
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study of the skeletal fossils of Neanderthal and Early modern man suggest the lack of a "throwing arm" may have made the difference in human evolution. Researchers Jill A. Rhodes and ...
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Jan 16, 2009 |
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MR arthrography is more accurate than MR in diagnosing shoulder tears
MR arthrography of the shoulder allows physicians to better identify tears and provides patients with an accurate diagnosis to determine whether or not surgery is needed, according to a study performed at Neuroskeletal Imaging ...
Jan 06, 2009 |
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