A new Shoulder Stability Index has been developed in order to help predict non-surgical shoulder instability treatment outcomes in athletes. The results of the study were presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and have proven promising at helping to identify the best possible treatment plan. Here, we’ll look at […]
The NHS has published a list of the top 20 most painful conditions to live with and frozen shoulder was among them. Not only does the condition cause extreme pain, but it can also last for many years if left untreated. So, what is frozen shoulder and how can it be treated? Below, you’ll discover […]
New research has revealed the reasons patients opt to undergo rotator cuff surgery. Often seen as a last resort, rotator cuff surgery can prove extremely useful at eliminating pain and improving shoulder function. However, depending upon the type of surgery carried out, the recovery can be a long, slow one. Here, we’ll look at what […]
New research suggests that patients with diabetes who undergo shoulder replacement surgery may have an increased risk of complications. Results of the study, published within the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, revealed there was a particularly high risk of deep infection and postoperative wound complications. This is the first time that diabetes […]
There has been a significant increase in the number of young athletes partaking in sport ‘superspecialisation’. Believing that focusing on one sport and dedicating 110% to it from a young age will lead to them becoming a much better athlete, these young athletes are actually at great risk of burning themselves out. Not only that, […]
The countdown to Wimbledon 2018 is on and tennis stars from across the world are ramping up their training for one of tennis’ most glittering prizes. However, with vigorous training comes an increased risk of injury – especially to the shoulders. Tennis players are at risk of numerous types of injuries, but shoulder injuries are […]
A new UK study is set to establish whether a personalised approach to dealing with shoulder pain could be an ideal solution for patients. It is estimated one in five adults within the UK suffer from shoulder pain. However, despite seeking treatment from their GP, 40% of patients continue to experience long-term shoulder pain. Scientists […]
New research presented at the Specialty Day for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, has revealed cortisone injections pose an increased risk of rotator cuff surgery revision. It was discovered that patients who receive cortisone injections within six months of the surgery, were more likely to require a revision surgery in the future. The […]
A new study published within The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 2017, has revealed the effect shoulder arthroplasty has on a patient’s happiness. A team from Harvard, led by Dr Jon J.P Warner, carried out the research to see just how much of a difference shoulder surgery can make to a patient’s quality of […]
According to recent research, young athletes suffering from shoulder instability would most benefit from a non-surgical approach. It also revealed a Non-Operative Instability Severity Score tool (NSIS), would help to identify patients at a higher risk, who could require other treatment options. The research, conducted at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of Carolinas, was presented […]
