Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Oct 2010
Results of surgical treatment for unstable distal clavicular fractures.
Delayed surgical treatment of unstable distal clavicle fractures is associated with a higher complication rate. ⋯ Surgical timing played a critical role in the outcome and complication rate in treatment of unstable distal third clavicle fractures.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Oct 2010
Does slower rehabilitation after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair lead to long-term stiffness?
Conservative rehabilitation after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair does not result in long-term stiffness and improves rates of tendon healing. ⋯ Sling immobilization for 6 weeks after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair does not result in increased long-term stiffness and may improve the rate of tendon healing.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Sep 2010
Comparative StudyOutcomes of type II superior labrum, anterior to posterior (SLAP) repair: prospective evaluation at a minimum two-year follow-up.
Patients with type II superior labrum, anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesions will have improved function and decreased pain at a minimum of 2 years after arthroscopic SLAP repair using bioabsorbable suture anchor fixation. ⋯ These results show that arthroscopic SLAP repair of type II lesions with bioabsorbable suture anchors provides a significant improvement in functional capacity and pain relief.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Sep 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyLocked intramedullary fixation vs plating for displaced and shortened mid-shaft clavicle fractures: a randomized clinical trial.
Recent literature supports surgical intervention for shortened, displaced, mid-shaft clavicle fractures. We present the results of a randomized clinical trial comparing locked intramedullary fixation and plate fixation for short, displaced, mid-shaft clavicle fractures. ⋯ Both locked intramedullary fixation and plating produce good functional results; however, metalwork may need to be removed as a second procedure.