What’s New in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2022
Rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder instability, and the treatment of elbow injuries are among the topics of recent studies …
A Real-World Economic Evaluation: TSA vs Hemiarthroplasty
In a new study reported in JBJS, Lapner et al. conducted a cost-utility analysis of total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) versus …
Assessing the Value to the Patient of New Technologies in Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
The analysis did not identify evidence that the results of TSA were statistically or clinically improved over the 2 decades …
Shoulder Arthroplasty: Doxy + Cefazolin No Better than Cefazolin Alone Against P. Acnes
OrthoBuzz occasionally receives posts from guest bloggers. This guest post comes from Andrew D. Duckworth, MSc, FRCSEd(Tr&Orth), PhD, in …
Which Pathology Comes First—Bone Loss or Fatty Infiltration of Rotator Cuff?
The relative roles of bones and muscles in joint pathologies are often difficult to tease apart. In the March 7, …
JBJS 100: Shoulder Replacement and Odontoid Process Fractures
Under one name or another, The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery has published quality orthopaedic content spanning three centuries. …
Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Replacement: Comparing Improvements Over Time
Although the indications for anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) are different, better understanding of the rate of improvement …
Humeral Stem Retention in Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty
Shoulder surgery for complex conditions such as irreparably large rotator cuff tears has been revolutionized by the concept of reverse …
Ambulatory Shoulder Arthroplasty Is Safe
In the April 19, 2017 issue of The Journal, Cancienne et al. compare complication and readmission rates for …