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Playing video games for more than 3 hours a day is associated with shoulder and elbow pain in elite young male baseball players
The effect of lifestyle factors on elbow or shoulder pain in young baseball players remains unclear. This study examined the association of game playing and television viewing with elbow or shoulder pain among elite young baseball players.On : 07-Sep-2018- Source : Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery -
Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesion of the Radial Head
This case shows an atypical presentation of an osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesion of the radial head with detachment diagnosed on plain radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). OCD lesions are rather uncommon in the elbow joint; however, whenOn : 07-Sep-2018- Source : AJO -
Reasons for Readmission Following Primary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
An increasing interest focuses on the rates and risk factors for hospital readmission. However, little is known regarding the readmission following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). This study aims to determine the rates, risk factors, and reasons for hoOn : 07-Sep-2018- Source : AJO -
Treatment of Grade III Acromioclavicular Separations in Professional Baseball Pitchers A Survey of Major League Baseball Team Physicians
Despite advancements in surgical technique and understanding of throwing mechanics, controversy persists regarding the treatment of grade III acromioclavicular (AC) joint separations, particularly in throwing athletes.On : 07-Sep-2018- Source : AJO -
Snapping Biceps Femoris Tendon
Snapping biceps femoris tendon is a rare but potential cause of pain and dysfunction in the lateral knee. The possible anatomical variations and the cause of snapping must be considered when determining the operative approaches to this condition.On : 07-Sep-2018- Source : AJO -
RealWorld Evidence for Safety and Effectiveness of Repeated Courses of Hyaluronic Acid Injections on the Time to Knee Replacement Surgery
Given the chondroprotective effects of hyaluronic acid (HA) injections, they are a safe and effective treatment to improve pain, function, and longevity of the knee. Thus, HA features the potential to delay or obviate TKR.On : 07-Sep-2018- Source : AJO -
The Practice of Overlapping Surgery Is Safe in Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty
The practice of overlapping surgery has been questioned because of safety and ethical concerns. As the literature is scarce on this issue, we evaluated the unplanned hospital readmission and reoperation rates associated with overlapping and non-overlappinOn : 07-Sep-2018- Source : JBJS -
CrossLinked Polyethylene for Total Hip Arthroplasty Markedly Reduces Revision Surgery at 16 Years
The aim of this study was to compare the rates of revision between cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) and conventional non-cross-linked polyethylene (CPE) at 16 years after THAs performed for the treatment of osteoarthritis.On : 07-Sep-2018- Source : JBJS -
Tending to the diaphragm may relieve chronic low back pain
Is treating the diaphragm the key to relieving chronic pain in the lower back? Researchers set out to investigate, conducting the first ever clinical trial to test the efficacy of special osteopathic techniques tending to the diaphragm for easing chronicOn : 07-Sep-2018- Source : Medical News Today -
How do you get rid of a lower back spasm
Lower back spasms can be annoying and painful, but they are treatable. Certain remedies and lifestyle changes can help reduce the pain and frequency of back spasms.On : 07-Sep-2018- Source : Medical News Today