Shoulder/Elbow News

While both corticosteroids and platelet-rich plasma may be effective treatments for patients with lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, PRP may offer longer-term functional improvements and pain relief, according to published results.

Results showed professional baseball players who underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome had high rates of return to play at the same or higher level, with no performance drop-off for pitchers who underwent surgery vs. controls.

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Despite similar pain and function scores, patients who were obese and underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair had increased rates of complications, readmissions and reoperations vs. non-obese patients, published results showed.

Orthobond Corporation announced FDA de novo approval of Ostaguard, an antibacterial non-eluting coating technology for use on a range of medical devices, according to a press release.

A posterior approach is indicated for both open reduction and internal fixation and total elbow arthroplasty, with multiple approaches described for navigating around the extensor mechanism.

After the development of total hip arthroplasty in the 1970s, orthopedists continued to push surgical innovations to develop total joint replacement in other extremities.

According to published results, use of perioperative IV dexamethasone was not associated with increased risk of periprosthetic joint infection or wound healing complications after total shoulder arthroplasty.

According to an electronic survey of U.S. medical residents and fellows from various specialties, 85% of respondents prefer in-person medical conferences vs. virtual conferences due to networking opportunities and engagement with peers.

The American College of Surgeons released updated guidelines promoting lifelong competency and ability assessments for surgeons to enhance patient safety and preserve “physician dignity,” according to a press release.