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7 stretching & strengthening exercises for a frozen shoulder
Frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis) is a condition in which the shoulder is stiff, painful, and has limited motion in all directions. Frozen shoulder exercises are usually the cornerstone of treating frozen shoulder.
Revision total elbow arthroplasty with the ulnar component implanted into the radius for management of large ulna defects
The purpose of this study is to describe a surgical technique and report outcomes of patients who underwent revision TEA with implantation of the ulnar component into the radius to address ulna bony defects.
Evaluating the Use of Tranexamic Acid in Surgery for Proximal Humerus Fractures
This study adds to the body of evidence on the use of TXA in orthopaedic surgery, with the results indicating that “it is a safe and effective treatment to help reduce blood loss when operating on proximal humeral fractures
The importance of stretching throughout your workday
With some gyms closed and a number of people working from home, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it more difficult for many people to get in their daily workout. Sedentary behavior, including sitting for long periods of time, can contribute to adverse health effects
30-day Readmissions And Reoperations After Total Elbow Arthroplasty: A National Database Study
The purpose of this study was to determine the rate of short-term complications after TEA and identify predictors of readmission and reoperation. We hypothesized that TEA performed for acute elbow trauma would have higher rates of 30-day readmission and reoperation than TEA for osteoarthritis.
