Arthroscopy News

The management of large and massive rotator cuff tears presents considerable challenges for shoulder surgeons.

The Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Society for Military Orthopaedic Surgeons announced a $200,000 research grant for innovation in orthopedics.

Published results showed patients with pre-existing mood disorders had worse postoperative pain and functional outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair compared with patients without mood disorders.

Hip arthroscopy for treatment of labral tears is common in hip preservation or sports medicine practices.

According to published results, a delay of 8 weeks or longer between injury and ACL reconstruction may be acceptable for adults who are less active and less injury-prone than pediatric patients.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released its fourth annual report on data from procedures reported in the AAOS Shoulder & Elbow Registry, according to a press release.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In this video from the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting, Anthony A. Romeo, MD, discussed several techniques to augment healing after index and revision rotator cuff repair.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In this video, Anthony A. Romeo, MD, recaps and discusses the hottest topics from the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — According to presented results, concurrent subacromial decompression with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair may reduce the risk of revision surgery at 2 years.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — According to presented results, recreational vs. competitive sport preoperatively may not significantly impact rate of or time to return to sport after arthroscopic anatomic glenoid reconstruction.