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Treatment of neurogenic scapular winging: a systematic review on outcomes after non-surgical management and tendon transfer surgery.
Posted on: 30 October, 2022
Scapular winging is a rare condition of the shoulder girdle which presents challenging treatment decisions for clinicians. To inform clinical practice, clinicians need guidance on what the best treatment decision is for their patients and such recommendations should be based on the total evidence available. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to systematically review the evidence regarding non-surgical management and tendon transfer surgery of patients with neurologic scapular winging due to serratus anterior (SA) or trapezius (TP) palsy.
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Marijuana Users More Prone to Infections After Knee, Shoulder Surgeries
Posted on: 30 October, 2022
Surgeons have long advised patients to stop smoking cigarettes for several weeks before their operations to lower the risk of complications. But what about weed? New research has found reason for worry: Marijuana users had higher infection rates after minimally invasive knee and shoulder procedures. Patients also had higher rates of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or potentially dangerous blood clots, though those risks were not statistically significant.
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Mortality and subsequent fractures of patients with olecranon fractures compared to other upper extremity osteoporotic fractures
Posted on: 18 September, 2022
Patients with olecranon fractures have essentially similar demographic characteristics compared to patients with distal radius fractures, but the probability for a subsequent fracture is significantly higher and more comparable to patients with proximal humerus fractures.
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The Best Exercises for Shoulder Pain
Posted on: 18 September, 2022
If you're experiencing shoulder pain, there are a few things you can do at home to help ease symptoms. Many exercises can help stretch and strengthen shoulder muscles and surrounding tendons. It's a good idea to check with your doctor or a physical therapist before starting any exercise program to make sure it's right for you.
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Low Rate of Serious Adverse Events Linked to Shoulder Surgery
Posted on: 18 September, 2022
The risk for serious adverse events associated with common shoulder arthroscopy procedures is low, according to a study published online July 6 in The BMJ.
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Treatment of neurogenic scapular winging: a systematic review on outcomes after non-surgical management and tendon transfer surgery.

Marijuana Users More Prone to Infections After Knee, Shoulder Surgeries

Mortality and subsequent fractures of patients with olecranon fractures compared to other upper extremity osteoporotic fractures

The Best Exercises for Shoulder Pain

Low Rate of Serious Adverse Events Linked to Shoulder Surgery