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• The Biceps Tendon: From Proximal to Distal

  Posted on: 07 May, 2018

  Source: The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

  The function of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHB) in shoulder glenohumeral biomechanics is unclear. However, there is agreement that the biceps can develop tendinopathy resulting in pain over the anterior aspect of the shoulder, specifically in the bicipital groove1,2. With recent advancements in arthroscopy and more detailed imaging, selection of appropriate management for proximal biceps disorders is important.

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• Lack of Benefit of Physical Therapy on Function Following Supracondylar Humeral Fracture

  Posted on: 07 May, 2018

  Source: The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

  Methods

  The study included sixty-one patients from five to twelve years of age with a supracondylar humeral fracture that was treated with casting or with closed reduction and pinning followed by casting. Patients were randomized to receive either no further treatment (no-PT group) or six sessions of a standardized hospital-based physical therapy program (PT group).

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• The Dorsal Tangential X-Ray View to Determine Dorsal Screw Penetration During Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fractures

  Posted on: 07 May, 2018

  Source: Journal of Hand Surgery

  To evaluate whether the dorsal tangential view (DTV) allows for reliable and valid in vivo measurement of the distance between screw tips and the dorsal radial cortex (STCD) during volar plating of distal radius fractures.

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• Anterior Glenohumeral Joint Stabilization in Tetraplegic Patients by Medializing the Anterior Head of Deltoid Muscle

  Posted on: 07 May, 2018

  Source: Journal of Hand Surgery

  To improve control of the upper limb in high-level tetraplegic patients, the proximal shoulder must be the first consideration. Medialization of the anterior part of the deltoid muscle provides stabilization and is then an antagonist to the posterior deltoid when a pectoralis major palsy exists. It can also be performed in isolation in high-level tetraplegia even when there is little hope of distal extremity reconstruction to stabilize the shoulder. It also precedes the ability to restore elbow extension and perform further reconstructive hand surgery. We describe the surgical technique and report a clinical case.

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• Availability of accessible and high-quality information on the Internet for patients regarding the diagnosis and management of rotator cuff tears

  Posted on: 07 May, 2018

  Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

  In the era of informed patient decision-making, educated patients are vital contributors. The Internet provides a vast information source that patients will access. It is imperative that this information be relevant and understandable. Various treatments, each with advantages and disadvantages, are available. We sought to examine the standard of information about the diagnosis and management of rotator cuff tears available to patients on the Internet.

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