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Oxidative stress a contributing factor for rotator cuff retear
Recurrent tears after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) remain a significant clinical problem. Oxidative stress contributes to the degeneration of the rotator cuff, and a degenerative rotator cuff can lead to recurrent tear after ARCR
Source: Orthopedics This Week
Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries: Effective Rehabilitation
Purpose: To perform a review of the literature focusing on rehabilitation protocols in patients with acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries treated operatively and nonoperatively and to provide an updated rehabilitation treatment algorithm.
Source: Dovepress
Causes of pain in the right shoulder blade and their treatment options
The shoulder blade is a triangular bone in the upper back. Injuries to the shoulder blade cause pain and difficulty moving the shoulder or arm. Treatments vary depending on the cause, but they might include stretching exercises or medications.
Source: Medical News Today
Take the pain out of spring cleaning
If the transition from winter to spring has one universal between most households, it’s surely the tradition of spring cleaning. Let’s briefly discuss some of the more common injuries we see as a result of spring cleaning activities, and then we’ll cover some ways to prevent those injuries.
Source: Petoskey News-Review
Strike out kids' overuse injuries this baseball season
Young baseball players are at risk for overuse injuries, but there are ways to play it safe and prevent such problems, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says.
Source: Medical Xpress