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Bioinductive implant may be safe, effective in partial-thickness rotator cuff tears
Use of a bioinductive, bovine collagen implant may be safe and effective in the treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears, according to a presenter.
Shoulder Pain Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
Lifting your suitcase into the overhead compartment, stuffing your shoulder bag to capacity, allowing your 80-pound golden lab to yank his way through a daily walk. None of these qualify as risky behavior, but now that you're over 50 you're paying the price. What gives? In short: Your shoulders.
Causes of pain in the right shoulder blade and their treatment options
The shoulder blade is a triangular bone in the upper back. Injuries to the shoulder blade cause pain and difficulty moving the shoulder or arm. Treatments vary depending on the cause, but they might include stretching exercises or medications.
Take the pain out of spring cleaning
If the transition from winter to spring has one universal between most households, it’s surely the tradition of spring cleaning. Let’s briefly discuss some of the more common injuries we see as a result of spring cleaning activities, and then we’ll cover some ways to prevent those injuries.
Strike out kids' overuse injuries this baseball season
Young baseball players are at risk for overuse injuries, but there are ways to play it safe and prevent such problems, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says.