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Removing the sling reduces pain immediately after shoulder surgery
A broad arm sling is traditionally applied following shoulder surgery for protection of repair and ‘for comfort’. It has never been proved however that the use of a sling actually leads to reduced pain. The aim of our prospective study was to quantify a patient's immediate post-surgical pain with and without a sling, with the hypothesis being that it is in fact more comfortable not to have it on.
Source: PubMed Central
Patients undergoing RSA may struggle with more activities of daily living vs. anatomic TSA
NEW ORLEANS - Patients who underwent primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty had more difficulty with certain activities of daily living vs. those who underwent primary anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty, according to results.
Source: Healio
Physical Therapy Exercises for Recovery From a Clavicle Fracture
A fractured clavicle, or fractured collarbone, generally occurs from a fall onto the shoulder or after enough pressure is placed on the bone that it breaks. The fracture may be partial or complete and often requires surgical repair or immobilization while it heals.
Source: Verywell health
Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction and Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Biomechanical Studies
Technical variations in elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) include graft source, graft/tunnel configuration, and humeral and ulnar fixation. While the biomechanical performance of various constructs has been reported, these studies have small sample sizes and compare at most a few technical variations.
Exercises to Regain Strength After Shoulder Replacement
Total shoulder replacement surgery is done to treat severe shoulder arthritis.1 This occurs when the cartilage of the ball and socket joint wears away. This leads to pain, limited motion, and difficulty performing basic functional tasks with your shoulder and arm.
