Shoulder/Elbow News

Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty with a partially cemented polyethylene glenoid component, or anchor peg implant, may yield “in between fin” bone growth and decreased pain, according to recently presented results.

Gilles Walch, MD, a great specialist in surgery and arthroscopy of the shoulder and pioneer of numerous concepts for treatment of the most common shoulder conditions, is among the most well-known orthopaedic surgeons in France.

Radionuclide bone scans may not correlate with other radiographic and clinical findings and are not warranted for the diagnosis of enchondromas of the humerus, according to published results.

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty was linked with improved patient-reported outcomes, pain scores and patient satisfaction at 10-year follow-up, according to results presented at the virtual American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting.

Continuous passive motion may result in a greater range of motion and faster recovery compared with physical therapy for some patients after arthroscopic release of elbow contractures, according to a presented study.

Earlier repair of full-thickness traumatic rotator cuff tears is associated with better improvement and overall functional outcomes, according to results of a recently presented study.

Fibular allograft intramedullary struts may decrease risks of complications and fracture collapse after open reduction and internal fixation in patients with proximal humerus fractures, according to published results.

Smith & Nephew has announced the acquisition of the extremity orthopedic business of Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation, according to a press release.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released appropriate use criteria for the optimal management of symptomatic rotator cuff pathology, according to a release.

An international task force of 20 health care professionals developed protocols for using medical cannabis to treat neuropathic, inflammatory, nociplastic and mixed pain.