News tagged with shoulder
Army studies: High recurrence of shoulder instability, better arthroscopic repair outcomes
Two studies on shoulder instability in a military population were presented today by U.S. Army sports medicine surgeons at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' annual meeting. Findings in one study suggest patients ...
Feb 09, 2012 |
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Lower dose of corticosteroids just as effective as higher for shoulder pain
Although corticosteroid injections are one of the most common treatments for shoulder pain, there have been relatively few high-quality investigations of their efficacy and duration of action. In a study scheduled for publication ...
Oct 27, 2011 |
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We discount the pain of people we don't like
If a patient is not likeable, will he or she be taken less seriously when exhibiting or complaining about pain? Reporting in the October 2011 issue of Pain, researchers have found that observers of patients estimate lower ...
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Oct 03, 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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Keep your kids properly secured while traveling
Child Passenger Safety Week is celebrated every year to remind parents and other caregivers of the need to keep children of all ages properly restrained in a seat that meets their weight and height requirements.
Sep 26, 2011 |
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When that shoulder aches too much to move
Adhesive capsulitis, sometimes described as "frozen shoulder," is a condition where the connective tissue around the shoulder joint becomes chronically inflamed, causing thickening and tightening in the affected joint. Diagnosing ...
Sep 07, 2011 |
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MDCT arthrography accurately identifies
MDCT arthrography is better than MR arthrography for diagnosing glenoid rim osseous lesions, lesions that have been identified as potential causes of recurrence after shoulder surgery, according to a new study.
May 04, 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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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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Shoulder arthritis? What patients need to know before treatment
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has approved and released an evidence-based clinical practice guideline on "The Treatment of Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis." This major joint in the shoulder — the ...
Jul 15, 2010 |
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Pediatric sports injuries: the silent epidemic
At today's 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), two separate studies focus on the dramatic rise of pediatric sports injuries in recent years. However, despite this alarming trend, awareness, ...
Mar 10, 2010 |
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Study: Shoulder function not fully restored after surgery
Shoulder motion after rotator cuff surgery remains significantly different when compared to the patient's opposite shoulder, according to Henry Ford Hospital researchers.
Mar 07, 2010 |
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Young men and elderly women at biggest risk for shoulder dislocations
An article published in the March 2010 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) reveals that the majority of all shoulder dislocations occur during sports activities and young males are at a higher risk. The s ...
Mar 01, 2010 |
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5 exercises can reduce neck, shoulder pain of women office workers
Strength training exercises using dumbbells can reduce pain and improve function in the trapezius muscle, the large muscle which extends from the back of the head, down the neck and into the upper back. The exercises also ...
Nov 18, 2009 |
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Exercise better than shockwave treatment for chronic shoulder pain
Supervised exercises are more effective than shockwave treatment to relieve chronic shoulder pain, finds a study published in British Medical Journal today.
Sep 16, 2009 |
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