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In anatomy, the rotator cuff or rotor cuff is the group of muscles and their tendons that act to stabilize the shoulder. The four muscles of the rotator cuff, along with the teres major and the deltoid, make up the six scapulohumeral (those that connect to the humerus and scapula and act on the glenohumeral joint) muscles of the human body.

Mount Sinai study examines common shoulder injuries in collegiate baseball players

Bottom Line: Baseball players are highly susceptible to shoulder injuries due to significant microtrauma including repetitive overhead throwing. Mount Sinai researchers investigated men's National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) baseball shoulder injury rates and associated risk factors.

25 Jun 2021

New book explores minimally invasive techniques and technology for sports medicine

A new book edited by Chad D. Lavender, M.D., an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, explores novel minimally invasive techniques and technology for treating sports medicine and orthopedic injuries.

7 Jun 2021

New tissue implant could benefit athletes sidelined with common shoulder injury

For sports fans, nothing beats seeing their favorite athletes compete at the top of their game. But a shoulder injury such as a badly torn rotator cuff threatens to pause or end the career of any athlete in sports ranging from football, basketball and baseball to golf and tennis.

31 Mar 2021

Study examines the variability in opioid prescriptions for common orthopedic procedures

A new review article published in the March issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) examines the variability that exists in opioid prescribing patterns across the United States for many common orthopedic procedures.

4 Mar 2021

Medical training confidently moves beyond cadavers

The Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences published results of a study into Cadaver versus Simulator Based Arthroscopic Training in Shoulder Surgery, showing significant improvements in all elements of the course completion.

From VirtaMed 8 Feb 2021

Medical training confidently moves beyond cadavers

From VirtaMed 8 Feb 2021

New surgical tendon fixation system granted FDA 510(k) clearance

A new surgical tendon fixation system that not only re-attaches damaged tissues but also facilitates healing as it is absorbed by the body has been granted 510(k) clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, indicating that the device is "as safe and effective" as other legally marketed devices and is ready to go to market.

21 Oct 2020

MDI Biological Laboratory receives €280,000 to address the problem of tendon injury

Modern medicine has made tremendous strides in replacing organs and hips. But what about those all-important tendons, which enable joint movement by connecting muscle to bone? Tendon injuries, such as those in the knee, elbow, Achilles tendon and rotator cuff (shoulder) exact a huge cost in terms of health care, productivity and quality of life.

17 Sep 2020

New approach shows promise for treating shoulder pain in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury

Researchers in regenerative rehabilitation conducted a pilot study of a new approach to the treatment of treatment-resistant shoulder pain in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury (SCI) and rotator cuff disease.

29 Jul 2020

Managing pain after sports medicine procedures without opioids

A Henry Ford Hospital study published in the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, has found that patients who underwent knee surgery and other types of sports medicine procedures could manage their pain without opioids or a minimal dosage.

18 Jun 2020

GlobalData: Nearly 83.5% of orthopedic procedures estimated to be delayed in the U.S.

Nearly 83.5% of all the orthopedic procedures performed in the US are estimated to be delayed, postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, as they are considered to be elective and non-essential, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

4 Jun 2020

Research team explores incisionless procedures for repairing knee and shoulder injuries

Through the use of a newly developed needle arthroscope, incisionless and single-incision surgical procedures are possible for repairing certain types of knee and shoulder injuries suggests a series of Marshall University studies published in Arthroscopy Techniques, a companion to Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.

16 Apr 2020

Temple researchers reverse muscle fibrosis associated with overuse injury in animals

Overuse injuries - think muscle strains, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff tears - are a considerable problem in the United States, especially among young athletes.

30 Mar 2020

Study reports discovery of tendon stem cells

Being made up of flesh and bone, the human body often suffers injuries due to tendon damage caused by various acute or chronic events. As these damaged tissues recover, scar tissue builds up, causing a slow and often painful recovery.

25 Nov 2019

Gadolinium-enhanced MRI of shoulders helps predict recurrence of polymyalgia rheumatica

According to new research findings presented this week at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting, use of gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in shoulders of patients with polymyalgia rheumatica may contribute to more accurate diagnosis and prediction of recurrence.

11 Nov 2019

Some common youth sports injuries can be avoided, Mayo Clinic experts say

As fall and winter sports are in full swing, youth athletics will see a rise in injuries. Tens of millions of children and teens participate in organized sports, and more than 3.5 million sports injuries occur every year.

5 Nov 2019

Review examines the role of biologic agents in management of shoulder and elbow problems

The utilization of stem cell therapies for augmentation of tissue healing has far outpaced the supporting scientific and clinical data, largely due to aggressive marketing that has led to widespread and often inappropriate use of cell therapy approaches in the United States.

1 Oct 2019

VirtaMed and Smith+Nephew partner for educational excellence

Smith+Nephew, announce collaboration with VirtaMed to provide surgical simulation training as part of their portfolio for advanced surgical devices.

From VirtaMed 10 Sep 2019

New intervention shows promise for relief of shoulder pain in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury

A New Jersey team of researchers has reported the successful, long-term relief of chronic refractory shoulder pain in a wheelchair user with spinal cord injury following a single injection of autologous, micro-fragmented adipose tissue into the affected shoulder joint.

12 Jun 2019

Dyson-Hudson receives grant to study effectiveness of new treatment for shoulder pain

Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD, director of the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at Kessler Foundation, was awarded a $549,000 grant by the New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research.

31 May 2019

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Further Reading

Mount Sinai study examines common shoulder injuries in collegiate baseball players

New book explores minimally invasive techniques and technology for sports medicine

New tissue implant could benefit athletes sidelined with common shoulder injury

Study examines the variability in opioid prescriptions for common orthopedic procedures

Medical training confidently moves beyond cadavers

Medical training confidently moves beyond cadavers

New surgical tendon fixation system granted FDA 510(k) clearance

MDI Biological Laboratory receives €280,000 to address the problem of tendon injury

New approach shows promise for treating shoulder pain in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury

Managing pain after sports medicine procedures without opioids

GlobalData: Nearly 83.5% of orthopedic procedures estimated to be delayed in the U.S.

Research team explores incisionless procedures for repairing knee and shoulder injuries

Temple researchers reverse muscle fibrosis associated with overuse injury in animals

Study reports discovery of tendon stem cells

Gadolinium-enhanced MRI of shoulders helps predict recurrence of polymyalgia rheumatica

Some common youth sports injuries can be avoided, Mayo Clinic experts say

Review examines the role of biologic agents in management of shoulder and elbow problems

VirtaMed and Smith+Nephew partner for educational excellence

New intervention shows promise for relief of shoulder pain in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury

Dyson-Hudson receives grant to study effectiveness of new treatment for shoulder pain

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