Shoulder Replacement Surgery: What It Is, Types, Benefits, Risks, Prep & Recovery
In its most basic form, a shoulder replacement involves replacing the worn-down arthritic joint with metal and plastic (polyethylene). The surgical term is referred to as arthroplasty, which is synonymous with joint replacement.
Physical Therapy Guide to Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition in which a person experiences widespread chronic pain and fatigue. It is often difficult to diagnose and affects up to 10 million people in the United States. Fibromyalgia usually is diagnosed in adults between the ages of 30 and 50, of whom 75% are women. The symptoms can appear earlier.
Estimating elbow loading conditions through the motion behaviors of subchondral bone density during joint movements
Evaluating complicated stress across the elbow under joint motion remains difficult. Here, we aimed to evaluate the distribution of the subchondral bone density in the normal elbow bones and further characterize their spatial relationships during elbow motion to estimate the loading stress across the articular surface using three-dimensional computed tomography bone models.
Lidocaine may reduce pain at time of corticosteroid injection for hand, wrist conditions
Patients who received lidocaine at the time of corticosteroid injection for hand and wrist conditions experienced lower pain intensity compared with those who did not receive lidocaine, according to presented results.
Catalyst OrthoScience receives FDA 510(k) clearance of proximal humerus fracture system
Catalyst OrthoScience announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Catalyst shoulder fracture system for patients with proximal humerus fractures, according to a company press release.
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