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Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation and cartilage loss within the joint. There are several types of arthritis. The most common type oste...

If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, your symptoms appear gradually and are mild at first. As a result, it s easy to ignore the tingling, pain, and clu...

A jersey finger is an injury to one of the finger tendons. Typically, an athlete will sustain a jersey finger injury while participating in games such as football or rugby which involve tackling. Often times, when a player grabs an opponent's jersey, the tendon can get ripped when the oppone...

A technique for repairing rotator cuff injuries developed by University of Adelaide academics has delivered game-changing results for people with shoulder pain.

Percutaneous orthobiologic treatment may be an effective alternative to home exercise therapy for treatment of rotator cuff tears, according to results published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.

Smith & Nephew announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance of a stemless option for its Aetos shoulder system for anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty, according to a company press release.

The Latarjet procedure may be warranted for treatment of patients with recurrent instability or larger bone loss. However, surgeons should be cautious not to cause iatrogenic problems with the procedure.

Recent innovations in in-office nano-arthroscopy (IONA) allow for awake, office-based arthroscopic procedures without an OR, nerve block or general anesthesia. This approach not only achieves high patient satisfaction but also supports a swift return to work and sports.

"The main finding of the study was that astronauts who have been in spaceflight, especially the longer duration they have been in spaceflight, exp...

Physical exam is important to identify large Hill-Sachs lesions and other predictors of bone loss. Surgeons should consider including a sports psychologist in their return to play protocols.