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Concurrent subacromial decompression, rotator cuff repair may reduce risk of revision
Source: Healio
Subacromial decompression with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair yielded a 21% risk reduction for revision compared with repair alone.
Surgeons find over-the-counter medications control pain after elbow surgery as effectively as opioids
Source: Medical Xpress
Children who take only ibuprofen or acetaminophen after routine elbow surgery report similar pain control to patients who take opioids, according to a new study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Isometric Elbow-Strengthening Exercises
Source: Verywell Health
Isometric elbow exercises are those in which you contract a muscle without visible movement to help strengthen the elbow joint. They are used in physiotherapy for the rehabilitation of people who have undergone elbow surgery or have sustained an elbow injury.
Nonoperative treatment showed positive 5-year results for patients with carpometacarpal OA
Source: Healio
Nonoperative treatment for patients with carpometacarpal OA did not worsen pain or limitations in activities of daily living at minimum 5-year follow-up.Results indicate that treatment effects are sustainable.
Advanced treatments target advanced shoulder issues
Source: Medical Xpress
Shoulder pain, weakness and range of motion loss can keep you from the activities you need and love to do, whether it's lifting boxes on the job, putting away dishes in the kitchen or hitting that powerful tennis serve.
