Shoulder/Elbow News

Published results showed no significant differences in clinical outcomes at 12 months among patients with acute traumatic rotator cuff tears who received either surgical treatment or nonoperative treatment.

Shoulder function improved in patients after complete rotator cuff repair, and better bone ingrowth was found with an open-construct polyetheretherketone anchor compared to results with non-vented biocomposite anchors, according to a published study.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announced it has canceled its annual meeting scheduled for March 24-28, 2020, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando due to concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus.

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery announced expansion, including rebranding and two new journals, according to the press release.

FX Solutions, a company with an exclusive focus on shoulder arthroplasty, announced FDA 510k clearance of two of its devices for reverse shoulder arthroplasty: the glenoid baseplate with a central screw and 32-mm glenosphere and humeral cups.

Published results showed failure of total elbow arthroplasty due to infection led to a higher likelihood of revision failure and a greater number of subsequent operations compared with failure due to other etiologies.

Accurate prediction of union with nonoperative management for a displaced midshaft clavicle fracture was seen with delayed assessment at 6 weeks after injury, according to study results.

Patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears who underwent arthroscopic single-row repair augmented with microfracture experienced significantly lower retear rates and better functional outcomes compared with single-row and double-row repairs, according to published results.

Patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears who underwent arthroscopic single-row repair augmented with microfracture experienced significantly lower retear rates and better functional outcomes compared with single-row and double-row repairs, according to published results.

PHOENIX — A speaker at the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting said he and his colleagues recommend that only after trying all other conservative approaches to treat adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder should manipulation under anesthesia be performed, due to the poor economic profile of the procedure.