Subacromial balloon spacer seen as safe, effective for patients with rotator cuff tears
Results showed a subacromial balloon spacer provided early functional recovery and pain relief with shorter operative times compared with arthroscopic partial repair in patients with irreparable, posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears.
ACL injuries more likely on artificial turf than natural turf
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries were more likely to happen on artificial turf than natural turf according to a new study. The study, “Epidemiological Comparison of ACL Injuries on Different Playing Surfaces In High School Football and Soccer,” was published on May 5, 2022, in Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine.
How to thaw a frozen shoulder
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, occurs when inflammation and scar tissue invade the shoulder joint. It can start with inflammation of the joint that leads to scarring, or in some cases the scarring happens with little inflammation.
Anterior knee pain: What to know
Anterior knee pain is pain people feel at the front and center of the knee. It is a very common complaint caused by a wide range of muscle- or bone-related conditions or injuries.