Although blood is mainly a liquid (called plasma), it also contains small solid components (red cells, white cells, and platelets.)
Author: Dr. J. Pieter Hommen
Questions:
1. Has your rotator cuff tear been described as “large”, “massive”, “retracted” or “irreparable”?
2. Has it been many months since you tore your rotator cuff?
Source: Healio
Recently published results showed athletes with chronic anterior shoulder instability treated with arthroscopic subscapularis augmentation experienced restoration of joint stability.
Source: Healio
Patients who underwent primary shoulder arthroplasty experienced a significantly higher risk for infection if they had previously undergone non–arthroplasty-related surgery, according to results.
Source: Healio
Most patients who underwent nonoperative treatment for rotator cuff tears had anatomic tear deterioration, with poorer functional outcomes found in large tear size increases and progression of muscle atrophy, according to results.
Source: Science Daily
For patients undergoing shoulder joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty), higher body mass index is linked to increased complications -- including the need for 'revision' surgery, reports a new study.
Source: Science Daily
According to a new study, the type of procedure used to treat shoulder calcifications should be tailored to the type of calcification. The results of the study will help interventional radiologists determine whether to use one or two needles for an ultrasound-guided treatment for a common condition called rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy.
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