Healthcare News
5 Ways to Avoid Shoulder Injuries
Whether it’s a tennis swing that causes a sudden tearing sensation in your shoulder or a slip and fall on the ice that leaves you unable to lift your arm, shoulder injuries are a common problem for adults 50 and older, doctors say. That’s largely because of aging-related changes in this body part, sometimes coupled with decades of overuse from work and play.
5 Shoulder Stretches to Try Right Now to Improve Your Mobility
For those folks who’ve got shoulder pain, tension, or tightness—no need to raise your hand, we know that might not feel comfortable—you’re going to want to watch this video.
Topical acne cream prior to shoulder surgery may reduce infection risk
Application of a topical acne cream 7 days prior to open shoulder surgery may reduce the intraoperative Cutibacterium acnes load in patients, according to study results.
Shoulder Blade Stretches: Exercises to Relieve Pain in Tight Shoulders
If the shoulder blade, or scapula, is out of position, or if there are any problems with the tendons attached to the scapula, it can cause pain and make movement difficult. Several stretches may help ease this pain.
Symptomatic Malunion of a Displaced Clavicle Fracture
A left comminuted clavicle fracture sustained in a polytrauma accident went on to a symptomatic malunion after a trial of non-operative management. Will thoughtful preoperative planning and operative execution lead to fracture union?