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Surgery or No Surgery: What’s the Best Option for Rotator Cuff Tears?
When a patient presents with signs and symptoms of a rotator cuff tear, should a surgical procedure be done right away? The answer depends on certain factors, according to Jay D. Keener, MD, from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri
Operative versus non-operative treatment for two-part proximal humerus fracture
The results of a recent nordic collaboration study showed that there is no difference in functional results between operative and non-operative treatment in persons aged 60 or more with displaced proximal humerus fractures.
Exercises to head off a painful rotator cuff injury
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons estimates that nearly 2 million Americans see a doctor about a rotator cuff problem every year. Strengthening this group of muscles can help enhance the stability of this important joint and help you avoid injury.
SLAP Tear of the Shoulder
A specific type of injury to the labrum, or labral tear, is called a SLAP tear. SLAP stands for Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior. The SLAP tear occurs at the point where the tendon of the biceps muscle inserts on the labrum.
Top 10 stretches for shoulder tightness
Shoulder Shoulder stretches can help relieve muscle tension, pain, and tightness in the neck and shoulders.
