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Although stemmed and stemless implants for shoulder arthroplasty have equivalent outcomes, a presenter noted stemless implants are more technically forgiving, efficient, lead to less stress shielding and are easier to revise.

Reconstruction of massive rotator cuff tears with an acellular dermal matrix allograft yielded better patient-reported outcomes and a lower retear rate compared with rotator cuff repair, according to results.

A fractured clavicle, or fractured collarbone, is a common sports injury that generally occurs from an impact to the shoulder of a fall on an outstretched arm. These fractures may be partial or complete and often require surgical repair or immobilization while they heal. It's important to wo...

The success rate of shoulder surgery is very high,1 however, there are possible complications, the most concerning being an infection.

A Pitt bioengineer and orthopaedic surgeon develop a quantitative, individualized approach for capsule surgery following shoulder dislocation

Surgeons have performed acromioplasty to reduce pain and prevent rotator cuff disease progression since the 1970s. However, in the past decade, a number of randomized trials have brought the appropriate use of acromioplasty into question.

A dislocated shoulder is a common sports injury that can occur with a single swing of the tennis racket or an awkward fall on the field. Though popping the bone back into the socket may seem like a simple solution, the reality is more complex.

Injury to the biceps muscle and tendon can lead to bicep pain and other symptoms. Causes include overuse of the muscle and trauma, but they can result in different types of injury.

If you have recurring or chronic joint pain, you may think joint replacement surgery is your only option for relief. However, you may want to explore several less invasive options first to help maintain mobility as you age.

Low back pain is a common health complaint among adults, and the risk of lower back pain increases as you get older. It s estimated that roughly 25 pe...