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Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator cuff tears do not heal well with time. They tend to either enlarge or, at best, stabilize in size. The good news is that rotator cuff tears do not necessarily need to heal in order for the symptoms to resolve.
Dupuytren's Contracture Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know
Dupuytren's contracture is a disorder that affects the hand. This condition begins with nodules that form in the palm, which can grow into thick cords of tissue. As these cords continue to grow, fingers can be pulled into a bent position, causing a contracture—meaning they are stuck in that position and cannot be straightened out
Return to sport after shoulder arthroplasty: The role of fast-track rehabilitation in reverse shoulder arthroplasty
This study evaluated and compared clinical outcomes and return-to-sport rates in TSA patients following standard rehabilitation protocol and RSA patients following fast rehabilitation protocol.
SLAP Tear of the Shoulder
A SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum, the cartilage rim that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. SLAP stands for "superior labrum anterior and posterior," meaning that the tear occurs at the front of the upper arm where the bicep tendon connects to the shoulder.1
Researchers uncover risk of shoulder injury during and after spaceflight
"The main finding of the study was that astronauts who have been in spaceflight, especially the longer duration they have been in spaceflight, experience higher rates of shoulder injuries, particularly rotator cuff tears—even those that require surgery," said Dr. Adil Ahmed, corresponding author and assistant professor in the Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor.
