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Cost analysis of Tommy John surgery for Major League Baseball teams
The economic loss following ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) in Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers has not been evaluated. The purpose of this study is to quantify the financial impact of UCLR on MLB teams. We hypothesize that MLB teams incur significant losses annually as a result ...On : 25-Oct-2019- Source : JSES -
Outcomes of semiconstrained total elbow arthroplasty performed for arthritis in patients under 55 years old
Total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is a treatment option for end-stage arthritis. Even though results are satisfactory for the elderly population, TEA surgery is subject to controversy in younger patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical and radiographic outcomes of semiconstrained TE...On : 25-Oct-2019- Source : JSES -
Computer navigation of the glenoid component in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty a clinical trial to evaluate the learning curve
Intraoperative computer navigation has been introduced recently to assist with placement of the glenoid component. The aim of this study was to evaluate the learning curve of a single surgeon performing computer navigation of glenoid implant placement in primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (...On : 25-Oct-2019- Source : JSES -
Managing Pain in Shoulder Arthroplasty Patients
R e g i o n a l a n e s t h e s i a s p e c i f i c a l l y , i n t e r s c a l e n e b l o c k s h a v e b e e n a d v o c a t e d a s a n a l t e r n a t i v e t o i n t r a v e n o u s o p i o i d s t o m a n a g e p a i n i n p a t i e n t s u n d e ...On : 25-Oct-2019- Source : ICJR -
A greater reduction in the distal femoral anterior condyle improves flexion after total knee arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis
The effect of an anterior condylar height (ACH) change after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is not well-known. The effect of an ACH change was evaluated on postoperative knee flexion, New Knee Society Scores (2011KSS), and patellofemoral contact force.On : 25-Oct-2019- Source : The Knee -
Managing the Patient with an Unstable TKA
I n s t a b i l i t y i s t h e c a u s e o f a b o u t a q u a r t e r o f r e v i s i o n t o t a l k n e e a r t h r o p l a s t y ( T K A ) p r o c e d u r e s , m a k i n g i t o n e o f t h e m o s t c o m m o n r e a s o n s f o r r e v i s i o ...On : 25-Oct-2019- Source : ICJR -
Why Leg Length Discrepancy after THA Matters and How It Can Be Prevented
One of the keys to a successful total hip arthroplasty (THA) is restoration of appropriate leg length and offset. Why does this matter? At the 7th Annual ICJR South Hip & Knee Course, Bryan D. Springer, MD, from OrthoCarolina Hip & Knee Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, gave 3 very good r...On : 25-Oct-2019- Source : ICJR -
6 Reasons Why Cemented Stems Still Make Sense in Total Hip Arthroplasty
T h e r e s n o r e a s o n t o a b a n d o n c e m e n t e d f e m o r a l c o m p o n e n t s i n p r i m a r y t o t a l h i p a r t h r o p l a s t y ( T H A ) , b u t t h e r e a r e p l e n t y o f r e a s o n s w e l l , a t l e a s t 6 r ...On : 25-Oct-2019- Source : ICJR -
Active lifestyles may help damaged nerves to heal after spinal injuries
New research from Imperial College London shows that leading an active lifestyle may increase the likelihood of damaged nerves regenerating after a spinal cord injuryOn : 25-Oct-2019- Source : Spinal Surgery News -
Chronic Back Pain You May Find Relief With Behavioral Medicine
N o p a i n , n o g a i n ? N o t t r u e f o r p e o p l e s u f f e r i n g f r o m c h r o n i c b a c k p a i n . I n s t e a d , i t s t h e o p p o s i t e : B a c k p a i n i s o n e o f t h e m a i n c a u s e s o f m i s s e d w o r k ...On : 25-Oct-2019- Source : healthessentials