PURPOSE simple tenotomy in the treatment of long head biceps (LHB) lesion offers good results, as well as tenotomy/tenodesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS we prospectively evaluated 252 patients, divided into 3 groups, treated with rotator cuff repair associated with LHB tenotomy or 2 different types of tenodesis in cases where there had been a partial lesion of the LHB or instability of the bicipit...

AIMS The aim of our study was to compare the effects of suprascapular nerve block in patients with frozen shoulder and diabetes mellitus unresponsive to intraarticular steroid injections. SETTINGS AND DESIGN Ten patients without improvement of sign and symptoms after intraarticular injections were made a suprascapular nerve block. METHODS Pain levels and active range of movement of patients...

HYPOTHESIS Revision shoulder arthroplasty represents a complex and difficult problem for the treating surgeon, with multiple potential complications. In the setting of a well-fixed humeral component, removal can lead to fractures and compromise the outcome of the revision. The current study describes and evaluates the results of a novel vertical humeral osteotomy (VHO) for stem extraction. We h...

The optimal treatment of grade III acromioclavicular (AC) dislocation is still controversial. Recent studies recommend surgery at that stage whereas meta-analysis favours conservative management. The objective of the present investigation was to analyse a clinical series of non-operated grade III AC dislocations and to determine their functional status. Thirty-five patients treated conservative...

BACKGROUND Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD) and posterior shoulder tightness have been linked to internal impingement. PURPOSE To determine if improvements in GIRD and/or decreased posterior shoulder tightness are associated with a resolution of symptoms. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS Passive internal rotation and external rotation (ER) range of mot...

BACKGROUND Idiopathic adhesive capsulitis is a commonly recognized but poorly understood cause of a painful and stiff shoulder. Although most orthopaedic literature supports treatment with physical therapy and stretching exercises, some studies have demonstrated late pain and functional deficits. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome of patients with idiopathic adhesive capsulit...

Introduction: The tensile properties of the shoulder ligaments under dynamic loading have not been investigated. A recent finite element model showed the ligaments in the shoulder were subjected to dynamic tensile loading during 8.65 m/s lateral shoulder impact [1]. The mechanical properties of shoulder joints under dynamic loading are needed to better understand shoulder injury mechanisms, to ...

BACKGROUND There is a need for better interpretation of orthopedic treatment effects. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are already commonly used for patient evaluation. PROMs can be used to determine treatment effects in research as well as in clinical settings by calculating change scores, with pre- and post-treatment evaluation. The smallest detectable change (SDC) and minimal import...