The two standard procedures for rotator cuff injuries—the network of tendons and muscles in the shoulder that ranks high among common areas of injury—are open surgical repair and a minimally invasive procedure, or arthroscopy. Due to unsatisfactory results of both treatments, new techniques are being investigated that include using double rows of sutures instead of single ones and using human-cadaver tissue to heal the damaged area.
Contrary to popular belief, a study proved that athletes under the age of 16 were more likely to incur ACL tears and other injuries than older athletes. As a result, suggestions were made that preventative methods be taken to train young athletes in proper techniques for jumping and landing.
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To avoid PTOA, which comes about after a serious joint injury and can lead to lifelong travails, most treatments attempt to repair the anatomy of the injured joint, but have not done so effectively. A team of orthopedics from the University of Iowa and biomaterials specialists from Iowa State University are conducting a study that will stop the progression of PTOA before it starts.
As large handbags continue to remain popular, many women fail to realize the damage being done to their back or shoulders. Tendonitis and other problems can likely arise if the bags are filled with more than everyday necessities.
Cortisone has long been regarded as the best injection for osteoarthritis, but recent studies have shown that it may be counterintuitive. Viscosupplementation, claiming status as a “device” rather than a drug, is designed differently than cortisone and may be more effective in treatment.
Due to a shortage of conclusive evidence on the efficacy of electrical nerve stimulation (ENS), a meta-analysis pooled data from studies that compared the treatment to a placebo. Results showed ENS to be a legitimate method for reducing pain.
To further address the issue of overuse injuries in adolescents, the AAP has put forth a set of recommendations to limit the amount of time and intensity of training for the younger population. Overuse injuries are overly common for youths and stem from over-participation in multiple sports and insufficient resting time.
Help may be on the way for those suffering from LSS, a condition defined by the narrowing of the spinal canal. According to a study performed on a number of patients with LSS, the forward-leaning motion created while using a wheeled walker can have a soothing affect on back pain.
According to a study performed by the British Journal of Sports and Medicine (BJSM), an alarming number of pedometers have been shown to record steps for actions such as sitting, standing and bending, resulting in step reads that are much higher than actual numbers.
Though a direct correlation has been drawn between heavy backpacks and lower back pain for children and adolescents, the problem actually runs deeper. Behavioral disorders and conduct problems play a major role in affecting children’s backs and claim much of the responsibility for the multiple back problems they could be faced with.
