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October 03, 2020
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Earlier repair of traumatic rotator cuff tears linked to better outcomes

Earlier repair of traumatic rotator cuff tears linked to better outcomes

Earlier repair of full-thickness traumatic rotator cuff tears is associated with better improvement and overall functional outcomes, according to results of a recently presented study.

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September 24, 2020
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AAOS releases appropriate use criteria for management of full-thickness rotator cuff tears

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released appropriate use criteria for the optimal management of symptomatic rotator cuff pathology, according to a release.

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September 19, 2020
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Smith & Nephew launches new knotless suture anchor for rotator cuff repair

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

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September 14, 2020
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Do you have a ‘hard stop’ for active smokers scheduled for revision orthopedic surgery?

Do you have a ‘hard stop’ for active smokers scheduled for revision orthopedic surgery?

Smoking is one of the most harmful factors for clinical outcomes in orthopedic surgery. Numerous studies have reported the negative effects of smoking on infection rate, cardiopulmonary complications and tendon healing.

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July 24, 2020
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Pain medicine cocktail therapy after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair shows benefits

In patients who had arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, use of a postoperative pain medicine cocktail therapy showed benefits, according to findings.

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July 22, 2020
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Superior capsular reconstruction may be effective for irreparable rotator cuff tears

Superior capsular reconstruction using a dermal allograft had positive outcome scores and a low revision rate in patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears, according to results.

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May 22, 2020
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A 58-year-old man with shoulder pain

A 58-year-old man with shoulder pain

A 58-year-old man presented with left shoulder pain. His pain was six out of 10 in severity at its best, but 10 out of 10 at night and with activity. He reported he developed opioid dependence as a result of chronic pain and dysfunction of the shoulder. He reported an extensive history with regard to the left shoulder, which began 18 years prior to presentation.

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May 05, 2020
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Liposomal bupivacaine may reduce opioid consumption after rotator cuff repair

Liposomal bupivacaine may reduce opioid consumption after rotator cuff repair

Patients who received liposomal bupivacaine prior to closure during rotator cuff repair as part of a multimodal pain protocol had significantly reduced opioid consumption with no adverse events, readmissions or opioid-related side-effects compared with patients who did not receive liposomal bupivacaine, according to results.

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May 01, 2020
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Multimodal pain management may successfully replace opioids in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

Multimodal pain management may successfully replace opioids in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

Use of appropriate multimodal pain management may allow patients to undergo arthroscopic rotator cuff repair without the use of opioids, according to results.

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April 08, 2020
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Anchor, suture removal of infected rotator cuffs did not improve remission rate

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.

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