Rotator Cuff

WASHINGTON — Results presented here showed that volumetric scores may provide a more comprehensive evaluation of the entire rotator cuff unit than Goutallier scores.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released two new appropriate use criteria to address clinical scenarios for physicians when managing patients with glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis.

Scripps Health has announced a $2.7 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to research pluripotent stem cells for the treatment of rotator cuff injuries, according to a press release.

Results published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery showed corticosteroid injections have better short-term efficacy, while platelet-rich plasma injections have better long-term efficacy for patients with rotator cuff injuries.

Published results showed 44% of patients on workers’ compensation who underwent revision rotator cuff repair struggled to return to work in full capacity.

DALLAS — At the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Bradley S. Lambert, PhD, discussed the use of upper extremity blood flow restriction and low-load resistance exercise for division 1 collegiate baseball pitchers.

Tobacco use and smoking, in particular, wreak widespread havoc on the musculoskeletal system.

Smith & Nephew has received CE mark certification for its Regeneten Bioinductive Implant for rotator cuff repairs, according to a company press release.

Published results showed use of uncultured, unmodified, autologous adipose-derived regenerative cells may be safe and may improve shoulder function without adverse effects in patients with symptomatic, partial-thickness rotator cuff tears.

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.