Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Jun 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyShoulder function after surgical treatment of displaced fractures of the humeral shaft: a randomized trial comparing antegrade intramedullary nailing with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis.
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for humeral shaft fractures has been described recently, but there are no randomized studies comparing the clinical results for shoulder function between this technique and locking intramedullary nailing. ⋯ There is no significant difference in shoulder function between antegrade intramedullary nailing and minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for the treatment of displaced humeral shaft fractures, despite the limited power of our study.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Jun 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialThe use of video before arthroscopic shoulder surgery to enhance patient recall and satisfaction: a randomized-controlled study.
Historically, the preoperative consultation has consisted of a discussion between patient and surgeon. There is a growing literature describing efforts to integrate multimedia into surgical patient education. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of an educational video tutorial on early learning of information specific to patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy when it was used as an adjunct to the standard preoperative consultation. ⋯ Basic science, education methodology study, devices to improve learning.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Jun 2014
Comparative StudyEffect of glenoid cementation on total shoulder arthroplasty for degenerative arthritis of the shoulder: a review of the New Zealand National Joint Registry.
Despite the lack of literature showing improved results compared with cemented designs, uncemented glenoid components are still commonly used in total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). Most studies comparing cemented with uncemented glenoids involve small numbers or include patients with inflammatory arthritis. ⋯ Level III, retrospective cohort, treatment study.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Jun 2014
ReviewPectoralis major tendon transfer for irreparable subscapularis tears.
Subscapularis insufficiency is a debilitating condition with few treatment options. Historically, pectoralis major tendon transfer has been suggested when the subscapularis tendon or muscle is deemed irreparable; however, the results of this salvage procedure have been mixed. ⋯ Review article.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Jun 2014
Hill-Sachs remplissage, an arthroscopic solution for the engaging Hill-Sachs lesion: 2- to 10-year follow-up and incidence of recurrence.
This paper presents the results of arthroscopic remplissage in the treatment of traumatic anterior shoulder instability in a difficult subgroup of patients with both glenoid bone loss and a significant Hill-Sachs lesion. ⋯ Level IV, case series, treatment study.