Shoulder/Elbow News

According to results published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, tranexamic acid may be indicated for the prevention of heterotopic ossification following surgery for elbow trauma.

Compared with intramedullary nailing, patients who received plate osteosynthesis for a humeral shaft fracture had faster recoveries and improved shoulder function, according to published results.

NEW ORLEANS — Although augmentation of rotator cuff pathology with patches and grafts may play a role in decreasing the retear rate, a presenter said more research is needed to define the best indications and graft source.

The Latarjet procedure has been shown to restore anterior glenohumeral stability with bone loss, although the rate of recurrence has been reported as high as 5% to 19%.

NEW ORLEANS — Use of biologics in rotator cuff repair may provide good imaging results, but more research is needed on its impact on clinical outcomes, according to a presenter here.

NEW ORLEANS — Efficiency, control, patient communication and the ability to leverage technology are integral to outpatient shoulder arthroplasty, according to a presenter at the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting.

NEW ORLEANS — Data presented at the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting showed that nearly half of the patients who underwent 6 months of nonoperative management for isolated posterior shoulder instability failed.

NEW ORLEANS — Results presented at the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting showed that surgeon reimbursement for basic arthroscopy procedures was greater with healthier patients.

NEW ORLEANS — Results presented here showed acute repair of distal biceps tendon ruptures may result in better supination endurance, a lower proportion of complications and a lower rate of repeat surgery compared with chronic repair.

NEW ORLEANS — Results presented here showed outcomes collected 1-year after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair had minimal differences to 2-year outcomes data and may be adequate for short-term reporting of clinical outcomes.