Shoulder/Elbow News

Intramedullary nail fixation is an “excellent choice” for patients with pathologic humeral shaft fractures, according to published results.

Although patient satisfaction is high, an analysis of the literature measuring satisfaction after total shoulder arthroplasty revealed inconsistencies in assessment methods, according to published results.

Smith & Nephew announced the launch of its Healicoil Knotless suture anchor for rotator cuff repair, according to a press release.

Female sex, younger age, obesity and low socioeconomic status may be risk factors for preoperative opioid use in patients undergoing primary anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty, according to published results.

Patients with Medicaid are younger, have more debilitating disease, and lower preoperative and postoperative American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores after shoulder arthroplasty compared with those with private insurance and Medicare.

Compared with traditional shoulder clinical examinations, simulated telehealth-based examinations have no inferior diagnostic effectiveness in the detection of rotator cuff tears, according to published results.

EFORT Fora are specific EFORT symposia held during the annual congresses of the EFORT National Member Societies.

Medacta announced the company has received FDA clearance for its lateralized glenosphere implant for total shoulder arthroplasty.

The incidence of primary reverse and anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty has “increased substantially” in the United States, with the largest increases seen in men and patients aged 50 to 64 years, according to published results.

Arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction may offer a short-term bridging option for young, active patients with irreparable supraspinatus tears, according to published results.