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Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction and Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Biomechanical Studies
Technical variations in elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) include graft source, graft/tunnel configuration, and humeral and ulnar fixation. While the biomechanical performance of various constructs has been reported, these studies have small sample sizes and compare at most a few technical variations.
Exercises to Regain Strength After Shoulder Replacement
Physical therapy is essential for optimal recovery after a shoulder replacement. By gradually increasing range of motion and building strength, your exercises can help can ensure a smoother, more effective healing process.
43-year-old woman with shoulder dislocation, reverse bony Bankart and Hill-Sachs lesions
A 43-year-old woman with a past medical history significant for HIV complicated by cryptococcal meningitis and seizures presented to the ED after suffering a seizure and syncope.
Shoulder Pain When Throwing a Ball
The throwing motion causes very high torque and acceleration forces that act on the shoulder joint and the muscles, ligaments, and tendons that surround the joint.
Patient psychology matters: Lessons learned from the MOON Shoulder Group
"We found both the [Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI)] score and the [American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons] score correlates significantly with this PAS scale,” Kuhn, Kenneth D. Schermerhorn professor and chief of the division of sports medicine in the department of orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, said. “Psychology matters when they come to your office."