Shoulder/Elbow News

Published results showed use of bioabsorbable pins with tension band absorbable sutures achieved positive functional and radiological results with no major complications in pediatric patients with medial humeral epicondyle fractures.

Published results showed delaminated rotator cuff tears had significantly greater tendon retraction and a higher amount of fatty muscle infiltration of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus.

Demonstrated in this video is the technique of ulnar collateral ligament repair with internal brace augmentation.

According to published results, tranexamic acid did not influence pump pressure or improve arthroscopic visualization in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair.

For the 2020 to 2021 academic year, the Coalition for Physician Accountability released recommendations for residency and fellowship programs to commit to online interviews and virtual visits for all applicants due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results showed patients who have difficulty understanding and acting on medical information are at greater risk for decreased preoperative function and pain control, as well as prolonged hospitalizations, after shoulder arthroplasty.

For patients undergoing rotator cuff repair, a safe return to driving can be made as early as 2 weeks after surgery with no clinically important negative impact on driving fitness, according to published results.

Despite vaccine availability and the reopening of clinical offices after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth remains a popular choice for orthopedic patients, according to published results.

For the 13th straight year, Hospital for Special Surgery has been named the top hospital in the United States for orthopedic care, according to the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals 2022-2023” survey.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Right-handed pitchers show greater external rotation, humeral retroversion and shoulder flexion in their throwing arms compared with left-handed pitchers, according to a study presented here.