Shoulder/Elbow News

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released an updated clinical practice guideline for the treatment of clavicle fractures in skeletally immature and mature patients, according to a press release.

KOLOA, Hawaii — Although the elbow is not the most common area where surgeons see problems, when these problems occur, the lateral epicondylitis is the most common diagnosis, according to a presenter here.

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KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Christopher S. Ahmad, MD, spoke about ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, also known as Tommy John surgery, in throwing athletes.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Rachel M. Frank, MD, spoke about treating shoulder instability in noncontact sport athletes, such as rock climbers, swimmers and gymnasts.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Christopher S. Ahmad, MD, detailed the evolution in the treatment of superior labrum anterior to posterior tears in overhead throwing athletes.

KOLOA, Hawaii — While arthroscopy can be used to thoroughly assess the elbow and treat multiple pathologies, a presenter here noted surgeons should know the pertinent anatomy of the elbow and have a systematic approach to avoid problems.

KOLOA, Hawaii — Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for massive rotator cuff tears is indicated for patients who are aged 70 years or older, patients with pseudoparalysis or patients who are aged 65 or older with arthritis, a presenter said.

KOLOA, Hawaii — MRI can be used to determine the chronicity, severity and location of traumatic shoulder instability, while glenoid measurements on either CT or MRI can evaluate bone loss and treatment, according to a presenter here.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Scott A. Sigman, MD, spoke about opioid-sparing shoulder surgery.