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A 48-year-old woman with right knee pain
A 48-year-old woman with right knee pain
Source: HealioA 48-year-old woman with a history of hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis treated with chronic prednisone, and a two-pack-per-week cigarette use, presented to clinic with 8 years of right knee pain. She had an intra-articular steroid injection with some relief 6 years ago. She denied any hip pain and uses a cane for ambulation.
Stiff shoulders less likely to re-tear after rotator cuff repair vs non-stiff shoulders
Stiff shoulders less likely to re-tear after rotator cuff repair vs non-stiff shoulders
Source: HealioPatients who had preoperative shoulder stiffness and those who developed stiffness at 6 weeks and 12 weeks postoperatively after rotator cuff repair were less likely to experience a re-tear compared with patients who had no stiffness, according to results presented here.
What constitutes good treatment of tennis elbow?
What constitutes good treatment of tennis elbow?
Source: Medical XpressWhat is the best treatment for acute tennis elbow? Physiotherapy? Cortisone? A combination? Or might you just as well forego treatment?
The two most common treatments for tennis elbow are physiotherapy and cortisone injections. It is unclear which of these gives the best result, and diagnosis can be problematic for general practitioners.
Researchers call for consideration of pre-injury status in ACL reconstruction evaluations
Researchers call for consideration of pre-injury status in ACL reconstruction evaluations
Source: HealioInvestigators who studied outcomes following ACL reconstruction said they believe patients’ pre-injury status has been overlooked in determining postoperative results.
Factors affected variability in PF instability injuries among high school athletes
Factors affected variability in PF instability injuries among high school athletes
Source: HealioUnderstanding that patterns of patellofemoral instability injuries among high school athletes may vary by sport, sex and type of exposure, which investigators in this study found, may help with the formulation of new injury prevention strategies and to decrease the risk of further patellofemoral instability injuries.
Greater strength, endurance found in quadriceps after PCL tear vs ACL tear
Greater strength, endurance found in quadriceps after PCL tear vs ACL tear
Source: HealioCompared with ACL tears, the quadriceps muscle of the injured limb had greater strength and endurance after PCL tears, according to study results.
Treatment of shoulder instability helps return collegiate athletes to playing field
Treatment of shoulder instability helps return collegiate athletes to playing field
Source: Medical News TodayAthletes who suffer a shoulder instability injury may return to play more successfully after being treated arthroscopically compared to nonoperative treatment, say researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting.
Open modified Broström ankle reconstruction with internal brace augmentation: A novel approach
Open modified Broström ankle reconstruction with internal brace augmentation: A novel approach
Source: HealioChronic lateral ankle instability can cause debilitating ankle pain and dysfunction in athletes and active individuals. In the untreated patient, chronic lateral ankle instability can potentially lead to late sequelae, such as ankle arthritis and deformity.
Swiss researchers evaluate fetal progenitor tenocytes for repairing tendon injuries
Swiss researchers evaluate fetal progenitor tenocytes for repairing tendon injuries
Source: Medical XpressTendon injuries, especially those acquired while engaging in sports, are not easily healed due to the fibrous nature of tendon tissues which transmit forces from muscle to bone and protect surrounding tissues against tension and compression. Tendon injuries to wrists, knees, elbows and rotator cuffs, often from over use when playing golf or tennis, are increasingly common for both professional and amateur athletes ("weekend warriors") alike.
Shoulder dominance has no effect on function, quality of life after proximal humerus fracture
Shoulder dominance has no effect on function, quality of life after proximal humerus fracture
Source: HealioRecently published data indicated there was no significant difference with regard to shoulder dominance in the functional outcome and quality of life perception observed in proximal humeral fractures.
