News tagged with rotator cuff
Large study of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair reveals some surprises
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is highly effective and provides durable results five years after surgery, according to a large, prospective study by Hospital for Special Surgery investigators. The study also surprisingly ...
Feb 19, 2011 |
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Rotator cuff treatment provides immediate tendonitis relief
A minimally invasive procedure to treat tendonitis in the rotator cuff of the shoulder provides immediate symptom relief to the patient, according to a study published in the July issue of Radiology. The study found that u ...
Jun 30, 2009 |
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Carbon nanotube muscles generate giant twist for novel motors
New artificial muscles that twist like the trunk of an elephant, but provide a thousand times higher rotation per length, were announced on Oct. 13 for a publication in Science magazine by a team of resear ...
Oct 13, 2011 |
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Getting back in the game: 'Sleeper' shoulder stretch
Researchers at the University of Alberta have found that the "sleeper" shoulder stretch is actually just what varsity athletes need to improve shoulder rotation and get back in the game.
Oct 03, 2011 |
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New data spill shows risk of online health records
Until recently, medical files belonging to nearly 300,000 Californians sat unsecured on the Internet for the entire world to see.
Aug 21, 2011 |
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Ultrasound combined with pre-operative MRI is cost effective in evaluating rotator cuff tears
While ultrasound is usually viewed as more cost effective, MRI is most often used to evaluate the rotator cuff. When performing a cost utility analysis, utilizing an ultrasound as the initial imaging test for rotator cuff ...
May 05, 2011 |
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Kids who specialize in one sport may have higher injury risk
Competitive young athletes are under increasing pressure to play only one sport year round, but such specialization could increase the risk of injuries, a Loyola University Health System study has found.
May 02, 2011 |
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Biomimetic patch to be tested on tricky tendon-to-bone repairs
Two Washington University in St. Louis scientists are imitating nature as they attempt to solve one of the most difficult problems in orthopedic surgery: reattaching tendon to bone.
Feb 28, 2011 |
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Study shows PRP, commonly used technique to improve healing, doesn't work in rotator cuff surgery
For years, doctors have used platelet rich plasma (PRP) to promote healing in various surgeries, but a recent study demonstrates that a type of PRP did not improve healing after rotator cuff repair. The study, conducted by ...
Feb 18, 2011 |
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Researchers use patient's own blood to treat hamstring injury
Researchers in London say they have found an effective two-part treatment for microtears in the hamstring: injections of the patient's own blood and a steroid along with "dry-needling," in which repeated needle punctures ...
Nov 30, 2010 |
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Surgery to repair torn shoulder muscles in the elderly can reduce pain and improve function
Repairing torn shoulder muscles in elderly patients is often discouraged because of fears of complications. But a new study conducted at Rush University Medical Center has shown that minimally invasive, or arthroscopic, ...
Sep 01, 2010 |
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Physiotherapy after surgery -- the best solution for shoulder problems
Most patients who receive physiotherapy after surgery experience that pain is reduced by a half within a few months. Most of them are free of pain after one to two years. This is the conclusion of a thesis presented at the ...
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Aug 23, 2010 |
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