High-Intensity Interval Training Increases Injuries, Study Finds
People who engage in high-intensity interval training are at greater risk for injury, especially in the knees and shoulders, a Rutgers study found.
Source: Medical Xpress
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Are Volume Criteria Warranted for Surgeons Performing Reverse TSA?
More than a decade after the first prosthesis for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) was approved in the US, a study from Johns Hopkins University has found a persistently high rate of device-related complications associated with the procedure, possibly due to a steep learning curve for surgeons.
Source: ICJR
Timing of Steroid Shots Before Rotator Cuff Surgery Affects Infection Risk
For patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, previous steroid injections into the shoulder don't increase the risk of surgical-site infection—unless the injection is administered within one month before surgery, reports a study in the April 17, 2019 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Source: Medical Xpress
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Effectively Treating a Separated Shoulder Can Get You Back to Your Active Life
A few weeks ago, I was snowboarding and dislodged my collarbone. I was told I have anywhere from a grade 3 to grade 5 separation. I've had my arm in a sling for three weeks, as was recommended, but it's still painful. Does this type of injury ever heal on its own, or will I need surgery?
Source: Medical Xpress
Researchers Explore Better Treatments for Irritated Tendons
New research on the biology of tendon irritation from Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) pinpoints key molecular components of injury, opening the possibility of targeting the pathways with pharmaceutical and other interventions.
Source: News Medical
Torn Rotator Cuff: Everything You Need to Know
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, an estimated 2 million people in the United States will visit a doctor for a rotator cuff problem each year.
Source: Medical News Today