Shoulder/Elbow News

Published results showed variation in total inpatient cost between different subspecialties of arthroplasty, with implant cost found to be the main driver of cost variation.

Published results showed either internal or external fixation after lateral closing-wedge corrective osteotomy yielded reliable outcomes with a low rate of complications and satisfactory functional results in pediatric patients with cubitus varus.

Published results showed removal of anchors or sutures, repeated revision surgery or antibiotic therapy beyond 6 weeks did not improve remission or reduce sequelae among patients with infected rotator cuff repairs.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released updates to its glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis clinical practice guidelines, including new trends, evidence and treatment recommendations.

Operative treatment of medial epicondyle fractures may lead to excellent upper extremity function and minimal pain interference among most pediatric patients, according to results.

Published results showed significant and similar improvements in range of motion and other outcomes among patients who received either early or delayed rehabilitation after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.

Patients with hand osteoarthritis with higher serum high-sensitive C-reactive protein and low HDL levels may have a higher prevalence of concurrent rotator cuff tears, according to published results.

Single arthroscopic irrigation and debridement effectively eradicated septic arthritis among most native shoulder joints, with volume of irrigation reported as an important factor to prevent additional surgical management, according to published results.

Published results showed a significant relation between the size of the posterosuperior rotator cuff tear with the development of subscapularis and long head of the biceps pathology.

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