International orthopaedics
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The aim of this study was to report our results of glucocorticoid therapy combined with pregabalin and a home exercise program in patients with frozen shoulder. ⋯ Glucocorticoid therapy combined with pregabalin and a home exercise program is an effective treatment in the first stage of frozen shoulder.
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We studied the incidence of postoperative glenoid rim fractures and analysed the relationships of glenoid rim fracture with osteolysis, fracture pattern, number of anchors and postoperative activity after arthroscopic Bankart repair with suture anchor fixation. ⋯ Osteolysis related to insertion of metal or PLDDA suture anchors may lead to glenoid rim fracture. Remnant metal or bioabsorbable suture anchors without ceramic composite could be a stress riser at two years postoperatively.
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Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is a highly successful procedure for management of glenohumeral arthritis, fractures and rotator cuff tears. The purpose of this study was to evaluate patient demographics, perioperative outcomes and assess recent national trends in both primary and revision TSA. ⋯ This study demonstrates that the rate of TSA is rapidly increasing in the US, with over a four-fold increase in revisions and five-fold increase in primaries over the ten years studied.