Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Jun 2015
Open Bankart repair for revision of failed prior stabilization: outcome analysis at a mean of more than 10 years.
The purpose of this study was to analyze the outcome of open Bankart repair for failed stabilization surgery at a mean follow-up of >10 years. ⋯ The open Bankart repair offers a reliable, consistently successful option for revision of failed stabilizations.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Jun 2015
Locked plate osteosynthesis of humeral head-splitting fractures in young adults.
Humeral head-splitting fractures occur in younger patients and can be associated with poor outcome. We decided to study the functional outcome and complications in simple and complex humeral head-splitting fractures. We hypothesized that simple head-splitting fractures will perform better compared with complex head-splitting fractures. ⋯ Locked plating achieves satisfactory results in simple head-splitting fractures. Complex fractures are associated with higher rates of nonunion, avascular necrosis, and inferior shoulder function.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Jun 2015
Propionibacterium acnes infection in shoulder arthroscopy patients with postoperative pain.
Recent studies have identified Propionibacterium acnes as the causal organism in an increasing number of postoperative shoulder infections. Most reports have found a high rate of P acnes infection after open surgery, particularly shoulder arthroplasty. However, there are limited data regarding P acnes infections after shoulder arthroscopy. ⋯ The rate of P acnes infection in patients undergoing revision shoulder arthroscopy is higher than previously published and should be considered in cases characterized by refractory postoperative pain and stiffness.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Jun 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyCompressive cryotherapy versus ice-a prospective, randomized study on postoperative pain in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair or subacromial decompression.
The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of compressive cryotherapy (CC) vs. ice on postoperative pain in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy for rotator cuff repair or subacromial decompression. A commercial device was used for postoperative CC. A standard ice wrap (IW) was used for postoperative cryotherapy alone. ⋯ There does not appear to be a significant benefit to use of CC over standard IW in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy for rotator cuff repair or subacromial decompression. Further study is needed to determine if CC devices are a cost-effective option for postoperative pain management in this population of patients.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Jun 2015
Comparative StudyGeriatric proximal humeral fracture patients show similar clinical outcomes to non-geriatric patients after osteosynthesis with endosteal fibular strut allograft augmentation.
Osteosynthesis of proximal humeral fractures is challenging in geriatric patients. The purpose of this investigation was to compare postoperative clinical outcomes between cohorts of geriatric (aged ≥65 years) and non-geriatric proximal humeral fracture patients treated via locked plating with endosteal fibular strut allograft augmentation. ⋯ Osteosynthesis of proximal humeral fractures via locked plating with fibular strut allograft augmentation results in similar clinical outcomes between geriatric and non-geriatric patients. We believe that enhanced stability provided by this fixation construct allows early intensive postoperative therapy and results in excellent outcomes despite patient age.