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Gracilis Free Flap Technique for Elbow Flexion Reconstruction
Brachial plexus injuries (BPI) can be devastating for patients, often resulting in notable physical, psychological, and socioeconomic distress. To improve activities of daily living, the treatment of pan-plexus injuries focuses on restoring antigravity motion of the upper extremity, with elbow flexion being a high priority muscle group2. Although nerve transfers are an excellent option, this treatment path is not always viable. In such cases, free functioning muscle transfers, especially gracilis transfers, have emerged as a primary reconstructive approach, with excellent outcomes in complete BPI lesions.
Frozen Shoulder and Menopause: Is There a Link?
Estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining joint health and flexibility. A 2024 review suggests that reduced estrogen levels can lead to increased inflammation and changes in the connective tissues, which could make you more susceptible to conditions like frozen shoulder.
Increased head, shoulder injuries in ice hockey may signal need for safer equipment
A post-pandemic rise in head and shoulder injuries for pediatric ice hockey players may suggest the need for safer equipment standards, according to data published in Injury.
Understanding the Key Differences Between Abduction and Adduction
Abduction and adduction are shoulder and hip movements that occur in the body's frontal plane—an imaginary line that divides the body into front and back halves. They're essential for stability and injury prevention in your shoulders, pelvis, and lower back.
X-ray analytics in motion: Dynamic 3D diagnosis for unstable shoulders
After a shoulder injury has been treated, patients are often left with a feeling of insecurity—many of them report that their shoulder "doesn't hold" or "slips out easily." When diagnosing shoulder instabilities, doctors often have to rely on these subjective assessments. The reason: Conventional imaging methods do not capture the movement of the shoulder.