Showing papers in "Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in 2005"

TL;DR: The Grammont reverse prosthesis offers a true surgical option in several situations where only limited possibilities were previously available: cuff tear arthrosis, persistent shoulder pseudo-paralysis due to a massive and irreparable cuff tear, severe fracture sequelae, prosthetic revision in a cuff-deficient shoulder, and tumor surgery.

TL;DR: Arthroscopic biceps tenotomy in the treatment of rotator cuff tears in selected patients yields good objective improvement and a high degree of patient satisfaction, and arthroscopy tenotomy does not appear to alter the progressive radiographic changes that occur with long-standing rotators cuff tears.

TL;DR: This in vitro study assessed the effect of glenoid component positioning on glenohumeral range of motion in 8 shoulder specimens and found placing the glenosphere distally (test configuration C) significantly improved adduction and abduction angles compared with all other test configurations.

TL;DR: Long-term analysis of the Neer-type TSA revealed survivorship rates comparable to other joint replacements, and significant improvements in relief of pain, shoulder range of motion, and strength are associated with a high degree of patient satisfaction.

TL;DR: The adjusted score represents the gender- and age-matched function of the shoulder and is useful in the evaluation of shoulder outcomes.

TL;DR: 3D CT images may prove to be a useful tool during the preoperative evaluation for a total shoulder arthroplasty, particularly in patients with significant glenoid bone loss.

TL;DR: Improved understanding of the contribution of muscle forces not only toward stability but also toward instability will improve rehabilitation protocols for the shoulder and prove useful in the treatment of joint instability throughout the body.

TL;DR: In patients with rotator cuff arthropathy, a "reverse" shoulder prosthesis resists glenohumeral subluxation and offers the potential for improved function and is partially dependent on surgical placement of the peripheral screws and the patient's glenoid bone stock.

TL;DR: In this paper, the structural stability of distal humerus fracture is improved by interdigitating and locking the screws together as they pass through the distal fragments from the medial and lateral plates placed in the sagittal plane.

TL;DR: There were no significant score differences between the two groups, indicating that, after instruction, scoring did not depend on tester experience, and age-related declines in scores and strength existed for both sexes but were less pronounced.

TL;DR: The coronoid is clearly the most important articular stabilizer of this joint, and the radial head is defined as a secondary stabilizer to resist valgus force.

TL;DR: Comparing debridement, tendon transfers, and tendon augmentation procedures for the treatment of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears serves as a basis for comparison to traditional repair techniques.

TL;DR: Consideration should be given to the prevention of shortening by open reduction and internal fixation, especially in the young, active age group, because changes in static anatomic relationships are possible mechanisms limiting shoulder function after short clavicle malunions.

TL;DR: It is suggested that upper body posture does not follow the set patterns described in the literature, and further research is required to determine whether upper body and scapular posture and muscle imbalance are involved in the pathogenesis of SIS.

TL;DR: Even though manipulation under anesthesia is effective in terms of joint mobilization, the method can cause iatrogenic intraarticular damage.

TL;DR: Although symptoms were adequately addressed with appropriate surgical treatment, decreased functional outcomes were observed, and the need for additional surgery and a period of protected or delayed rehabilitation after arthroplasty was introduced.

TL;DR: Distal biceps tendon rupture repair via a single-incision technique with suture anchors was effective in restoring injured arms to normal, as measured by limb-specific patient-oriented measures, with minimal morbidity and a low complication rate.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors evaluated the incidence of combined osteochondral and ligamentous injuries by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in 24 patients with an acute radial head fracture (Mason type II and III) without documented dislocation or tenderness at the distal radioulnar joint.

TL;DR: The RCT group had higher slopes in the initial and middle phases for sagittal elevation and in the middle phase for scapular abduction, which may change the length of remaining muscles so that they operate on a more effective part of their length-tension curve.

TL;DR: This review summarizes the cadaveric and finite-element model that defines the abnormalities associated with humeral and glenoid component malpositioning.

TL;DR: It is suggested that inflammation of the subacromial bursa does occur in patients with rotator cuff disease and the role of anti-inflammatory agents in the treatment of subacROMial impingement is supported and emphasize the importance of subACromial bursectomy to reduce inflammation in rotators cuff disease.

TL;DR: A modern understanding of shoulder anatomy and contemporary design features is paramount for surgeons performing shoulder arthroplasty and most surgeons with experience using modern systems feel a greater sense of predictability in achieving their surgical goals when using these systems as compared with earlier ones.

TL;DR: Treatment of idiopathic frozen shoulder by manipulation under anesthesia leads to sustained improvement in shoulder motion and function at a mean of 15 years after the procedure.

TL;DR: Asymptomatic subjects demonstrated increased firing of the intact subscapularis, whereas symptomatic subjects continued to rely on torn rotator cuff tendons and periscapular muscle substitution, resulting in compromised function.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe the anatomy and biomechanics of the soft-tissue stabilizers of the elbow, including the anterior and posterior joint capsule and both medial and lateral collateral ligament complexes.

TL;DR: 3 cases in which a free vascularized corticoperiosteal flap was harvested from the medial aspect of the femoral condyle and transferred to the fractured clavicle by use of microvascular anastomoses are described.

TL;DR: This study determined the levels of specific inflammatory and angiogenic markers in a rat supraspinatus tendon overuse injury model to provide important information on the role of angiogenesis and inflammation in the disease process.

TL;DR: The suture involving the rotator cuff and the biceps tendon proved effective to correct both lesions, with the main advantage being that an additional approach was not required.

TL;DR: Pegged glenoids components have less radiographic lucency when compared with keeled glenoid components in the immediate postoperative period, which is significantly higher than the rate of 5% observed in the pegged components.

TL;DR: At greater than 2 years of follow-up, arthroscopic and mini-open rotators cuff repairs produced similar results for small, medium, and large rotator cuff tears with equivalent patient satisfaction rates.