Shoulder/Elbow News

TAMPA, Fla. — Revision radial head arthroplasty was associated with “substantial improvements” in pain relief and motion with good or excellent Mayo Elbow Performance Scores in 54% of elbows, according to presented results.

TAMPA, Fla. — Results showed patients who undergo operative fixation of transverse or Z-type midshaft clavicle fractures may be at an increased risk for postoperative complications and may be better suited for a nonoperative approach.

TAMPA, Fla. — Results showed an opioid-sparing postoperative pain management protocol after total shoulder arthroplasty resulted in a “nearly fourfold reduction” in pill consumption, earlier cessation of opioids and increased satisfaction.

TAMPA, Fla. — Acute and delayed radial head arthroplasties yield similar outcomes for radial head fractures, with 64% of patients who undergo either procedure receiving good or excellent Mayo Elbow Performance Scores, results showed.

TAMPA, Fla. — Compared with a traditional opioid-containing pain regimen, a multimodal perioperative opioid-free regimen is “safe, effective and predictable” for patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty, presented results showed.

TAMPA, Fla. — In this video from the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting, Anthony A. Romeo, MD, spoke on the popularity of total shoulder arthroplasty performed at ASCs and gave tips for a successful outpatient TSA program.

TAMPA, Fla. — According to presented results, patients with anterior shoulder instability who undergo either open or arthroscopic Latarjet surgery have “excellent” patient -reported outcomes with low rates of recurrent instability.

TAMPA, Fla. — Application of hydrogen peroxide to the dermis did not significantly reduce the infection rate during shoulder arthroplasty, while standard skin preparation and antibiotic prophylaxis may be sufficient, results showed.

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TAMPA, Fla. — Compared with patients who undergo arthroscopic Bankart repair, patients who undergo open Latarjet surgery for subcritical glenoid bone loss have better outcomes and less physical restrictions, presented results showed.