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Editorial BoardEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - October 15, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: journals

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Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - October 15, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: journals

Double-row vs single-row rotator cuff repair: A review of the biomechanical evidenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The current literature reveals that the biomechanical properties of a double-row rotator cuff repair are superior to a single-row repair.Level of evidence: Basic Science Study, SRH = Single vs. Double Row RCR (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - October 15, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Lindley B. Wall, Jay D. Keener, Robert H. Brophy Tags: Rotator Cuff Source Type: journals

Note from the Editor-in-ChiefEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Welcome back, my friends, to the show that never ends. We're so glad you could attend – come inside, come inside. - Emerson, Lake, and Palmer In the summer of 2008, I met with Roger Emery at JFK Airport in New York, while both of us were between flights, to discuss my forthcoming role as the new Editor of this Journal. At the time Roger was one of the European Associate Editors of JSES. I outlined my plans for the Journal to him, including my concern that it was important that we keep the Journal as internationally based as possible, something which Roger and the European editors also felt was important. To that end, I ...
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - October 15, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bill Mallon Tags: Editorial Source Type: journals

Treatment of proximal humerus fractures with locking plates: A systematic reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: The high incidence of cut-out may be secondary to the rigidity of the implant in combination with medial inadequate support, in cases compromised by severe underlying osteoporotic bone. Definition of indications for the use of locking plates and attention on technical aspects of applying them would help optimization of the results.Level of evidence: Systematic Review. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - September 13, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Christos Thanasas, George Kontakis, Antonios Angoules, David Limb, Peter Giannoudis Tags: Proximal Humeral Fractures Source Type: journals

Isolated tuberculous biceps tenosynovitis bicipitoradial bursitis: A case reportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report an unusual case of isolated tubercular tenosynovitis and bicipitoradial bursitis of the biceps tendon, along with a review of the literature. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - September 9, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Arun Pal Singh, Manish Chadha, Ajay Pal Singh, Surbhi Mahajan Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Erratum to “Commercially available extracellular matrix materials for rotator cuff repairs: State of the art and future trends” [J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2007;16(suppl):171S-178S]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The authors of the above-mentioned article have indicated that a statement made on page 174S requires clarification. The statement reads: “The host response to TissueMend and Permacol was consistent with the classical response to nonresorbable foreign materials, namely, low-grade chronic inflammation, minimal scaffold degradation, and fibrous encapsulation. Such a response may negate any potential benefit obtained by enhancing the mechanical properties through chemical cross-linking of these devices.” (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - August 27, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Amit Aurora, Jesse McCarron, Joseph P. Iannotti, Kathleen Derwin Tags: Erratum Source Type: journals

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Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - August 22, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: journals

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Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - August 22, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: journals

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Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - August 22, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: journals

Erratum to: “Alterations in function after rotator cuff tears in an animal model” [J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2009 Mar-Apr;18(2):296-304.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examined the effect of multiple rotator cuff tendon tears on shoulder function in an animal model. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - August 22, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Stephanie M. Perry, Charles L. Getz, Louis J. Soslowsky Tags: Erratum Source Type: journals

The glenoid in shoulder arthroplastyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews the current state of knowledge about the glenoid in total shoulder arthroplasty, summarizing the anatomic parameters of the intact glenoid, variations in component design and fixation, the mechanisms of glenoid loosening, the outcomes of revision surgery in the treatment of glenoid component failure, and alternative treatments for younger patients.Level of evidence: Review Article. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - July 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Eric J. Strauss, Chris Roche, Pierre-Henri Flurin, Thomas Wright, Joseph D. Zuckerman Tags: Reviews Source Type: journals

Custom-made prosthesis replacement for reconstruction of elbow after tumor resectionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: In most patients, local tumor resection and prosthetic reconstruction of the elbow can be done with oncologic safety, and provides good function with low rates of complications.Level of evidence: Level 4. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - July 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Xiaodong Tang, Wei Guo, Rongli Yang, Shun Tang, Yi Yang Tags: Basic Science and Elbow Source Type: journals

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Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: journals

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Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: journals

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The comments by Østerås and Aamodt are helpful. They emphasize the need for data to show the effectiveness for the things we prescribe and demonstrate the need for standardization of rehabilitation and treatment to further our research efforts. The literature is clearly limited; however, my systematic review allowed me to identify and review the few level I and level II studies that have been published and conclude that exercise is effective in treating impingement syndrome. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: John E. Kuhn Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma arising from the infraspinatus muscle in a child treated with subtotal scapulectomy and chemoradiotherapy: A case studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a rare case of a child with alveolar-type rhabdomyosarcoma emanating from the infraspinatus muscle who underwent wide excision (2.5-cm-wide margin) involving part of the scapula after neoadjuvant chemotherapy, based on the regimen recommended by the Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study (IRS)-IV. We also discuss the terms of management of rhabdomyosarcoma around the scapula. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kenzo Uchida, Kohei Negoro, Hideaki Nakajima, Tomoo Inukai, Takafumi Yayama, Erisa S. Mwaka, Teruhiko Tanizawa, Yoshiaki Imamura, Hisatoshi Baba Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Functional outcomes after nonoperative management of fractures of the proximal humerusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This study may provide reference values for future investigations and stresses ceiling effects that will make it difficult to demonstrate a significant advantage of surgical over nonoperative treatment in patients with proximal humeral fractures.Level of evidence: Level 4; Prospective case series without a control group. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Beate Hanson, Philipp Neidenbach, Piet de Boer, Dirk Stengel Tags: Shoulder Source Type: journals

Fatty infiltration of the supraspinatus: A reliability studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The tangent sign is acceptable for determining the presence of muscle atrophy and clinical decision making. A positive tangent sign is an indicator of advanced fatty infiltration. The axial computed tomography plane should be used when evaluating fatty infiltration.Level of evidence: Level 3; Diagnostic study. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Matthew D. Williams, Alexandre Lädermann, Barbara Melis, Renaud Barthelemy, Gilles Walch Tags: Shoulder Source Type: journals

Variations of the intra-articular portion of the long head of the biceps tendon: A classification of embryologically explained variationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: By offering this new classification and a physiopathologic hypothesis, we try to explain why some of these anatomic variants may also acquire a pathologic significance. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Carl Dierickx, Enrico Ceccarelli, Marco Conti, Jan Vanlommel, Alessandro Castagna Tags: Shoulder Source Type: journals

The three-dimensional anatomy of proximal humeral fracturesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: This study led to a modification of the Neer classification system. The frequency of each type of injury in this new classification is presented and a technique for viewing 3D images is suggested which maximizes their usefulness.Level of evidence: Level 2; Clinical, observational, and prospective. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Gordon Edelson, Husam Saffuri, Elias Obid, Fina Vigder Tags: Shoulder Source Type: journals

Improved accuracy of glenoid positioning in total shoulder arthroplasty with intraoperative navigation: A prospective-randomized clinical studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: We found an improved accuracy in glenoid positioning in the transverse plane using intraoperative navigation. The validity of the study is limited by the small number, which advocates continuation with more patients and longer follow-up.Level of evidence: Level 2; Therapeutic study. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jörn Kircher, Markus Wiedemann, Petra Magosch, Sven Lichtenberg, Peter Habermeyer Tags: Shoulder Source Type: journals

Not all Rowe scores are the same! Which Rowe score do you use?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Not all Rowe scores are the same! Therefore, the used Rowe score should always be indicated. It would be desirable to establish one single Rowe score.Level of evidence: Level 3; Diagnostic study. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kai-Uwe Jensen, Genio Bongaerts, Raphael Bruhn, Silke Schneider Tags: Featured Articles Source Type: journals

Note from the Editor-in-ChiefEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
At the 2007 American and Shoulder Elbow Surgeons meeting, I had the pleasure to sit down to lunch with Christian Gerber, the esteemed Swiss shoulder specialist. Christian remarked how unique it was that the shoulder and elbow world had such international representation, and what a strength it was for our organization. When Charles Neer helped establish the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons in 1982 and the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES) in 1991, he insisted on both having a global presence. The second Chairman of the Board of Trustees of JSES was a Dane, Otto Sneppen. And since its existence, JSES has had a...
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Editorial Source Type: journals

Evaluation of glenoid capsulolabral complex insertional anatomy and restoration with single- and double-row capsulolabral repairsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Double-row repair of the capsulolabral complex reestablishes the native insertional footprint on the anterior inferior glenoid better than a single-row repair.Level of evidence: Basic science study. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 21, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Christopher S. Ahmad, Gregory J. Galano, G. Christian Vorys, Aaron S. Covey, Thomas R. Gardner, William N. Levine Tags: Rotator Cuff Source Type: journals

Primary total shoulder arthroplasty performed entirely thru the rotator interval: Technique and minimum two-year outcomesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The patients had favorable clinical outcomes. This technique for TSR demonstrates that in the postoperative period, patients can immediately partake in unrestricted physical therapy. This study reports the clinical outcomes of this technique for TSR with a minimum of 2 years of follow-up.Level of evidence: Level 4; Case series, treatment study. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 21, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Laurent Lafosse, Erik Schnaser, Manuel Haag, Reuben Gobezie Tags: Shoulder Arthroplasty Source Type: journals

Bifid insertion of the distal biceps brachii tendon with isolated rupture: Magnetic resonance findingsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Rupture of the distal biceps brachii tendon is greatly outnumbered by rupture of the proximal attachment of the long head from the bicipitolabral anchor at the superior glenoid, with rupture of the origin of the proximal tendon of the short head of biceps an exceedingly uncommon injury. A recent case of a bifurcated distal biceps tendon demonstrating selective disruption of a single tendon bundle has been reported that was surgically confirmed and subsequently underwent successful primary repair. If the clinical scenario demands surgical restoration due to functional disability, then accurate preoperative detection is para...
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 17, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: George Koulouris, William Malone, Imran M. Omar, Angela G. Gopez, Warwick Wright, Eoin C. Kavanagh Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Minimal clinically important differences (MCID) and patient acceptable symptomatic state (PASS) for visual analog scales (VAS) measuring pain in patients treated for rotator cuff diseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: The MCID and PASS estimates provide the basis to determine if statistically significant changes in VAS pain scores after treatment are clinically important and if the treatment allowed patients to achieve a satisfactory state.Level of evidence: Level 3; Nonconsecutive series of patients, diagnostic study. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 16, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Robert Z. Tashjian, Julia Deloach, Christina A. Porucznik, Amy P. Powell Tags: Outcomes Analysis Source Type: journals

Revision to a reverse shoulder arthroplasty using a custom glenoid sphere over a well-fixed metal glenoid tray: A case reportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Rotator cuff tears are a relatively common cause of recurrent pain and loss of function in patients who have undergone total shoulder arthroplasty. If the tear is large enough, particularly in the presence of coracoacromial arch insufficiency, anterosuperior escape with attempted elevation occurs and results in pseudoparalysis. Reverse arthroplasty is one of the few procedures that can restore stability and improve function in patients with this type of glenohumeral pseudoparalysis. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 14, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mark T. Dillon, Benjamin M. Zmistowski, Gerald R. Williams Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Sarcomere length of torn rotator cuff muscleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The sarcomere lengths of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus with torn tendons were not significantly different from those with intact tendons, although the muscle fiber lengths were significantly shorter with torn tendons. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 10, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tatsuru Tomioka, Hiroshi Minagawa, Hiroaki Kijima, Nobuyuki Yamamoto, Hidekazu Abe, Matthieu Maesani, Kazuma Kikuchi, Hiroshi Abe, Yoichi Shimada, Eiji Itoi Tags: Rotator Cuff Source Type: journals

Calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff associated with intraosseous loculation: Two case reportsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The radiographic appearance of rotator cuff calcific tendinitis has been widely described in the literature. It is generally a benign, self-limiting condition, with soft tissue calcification noted in the rotator cuff on plain radiographs. Rarely however, the calcification can extend into the epiphyseal region, mimicking infection or tumor. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 9, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Wilson C. Sola, Gregory N. Drake, Carlos H. Ramos, André Gomes, Gary M. Gartsman Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Late posterior interosseous nerve palsy associated with loosening of radial head implantEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Radial head arthroplasty with metallic prosthesis is a safe and effective treatment for comminuted fractures of the radial head, especially in the setting of concomitant elbow instability. Injury to the posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) is a known risk associated with surgical treatment of radial head fractures. Transient PIN neurapraxia has been reported in radial head arthroplasty, occurring postoperatively and improving over time. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Matthew A. Butler, Ginger E. Holt, Samuel N. Crosby, Douglas R. Weikert Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Rotator Cuff Tears in Adolescent Female CatchersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Rotator cuff tears are a well-recognized clinical entity in overhead athletes and in older patients. There are several possible etiologies for rotator cuff pathology, which vary based on age and sport participation. Significant academic work has been dedicated to examining the throwing motion and the associated shoulder pathology in overhead athletes. However, there are only 2 known reported cases of rotator cuff tears in adolescents. To our knowledge, we present the first reported cases of full-thickness rotator cuff tears in adolescent girls, both occurring in softball catchers. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Travis C. Burns, John R. Reineck, Sumant G. Krishnan Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Improved accuracy of computer assisted glenoid implantation in total shoulder arthroplasty: An in-vitro randomized controlled trialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Computer assisted navigation results in a more accurate glenoid component placement relative to traditional techniques.Level of Evidence: Basic Science Study. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Duong Nguyen, Louis M. Ferreira, James R. Brownhill, Graham J.W. King, Darren S. Drosdowech, Kenneth J. Faber, James A. Johnson Tags: Shoulder Arthroplasty Source Type: journals

Glenoid morphology in reverse shoulder arthroplasty: Classification and surgical implicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Abnormal glenoid morphology was shown to have a significant effect on anatomical and surgical factors which can necessitate adjustments in surgical technique for reverse shoulder arthroplasty.Level of evidence: Basic Science Study. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mark A. Frankle, Atsushi Teramoto, Zong-Ping Luo, Jonathan C. Levy, Derek Pupello Tags: Shoulder Arthroplasty Source Type: journals

Management of massive and irreparable rotator cuff tearsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Massive rotator cuff tears pose a distinct clinical challenge for the orthopaedist. In this review, we will discuss the classification, diagnosis, and evaluation of massive rotator cuff tears before discussing various treatment options for this problem. Nonoperative treatment has had inconsistent results and proven unsuccessful for chronic symptoms while operative treatment including débridement and partial and complete repairs have had varying degrees of success. For rotator cuff tears that are deemed irreparable, treatment options are limited. The use of tendon transfers in younger patients to reconstruct rota...
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Brian R. Neri, Keith W. Chan, Young W. Kwon Tags: Reviews Source Type: journals

Effects of flexor-pronator muscle loading on valgus stability of the elbow with an intact, stretched, and resected medial ulnar collateral ligamentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The FDS, PT, and FCU are all active stabilizers of the elbow to valgus stress. The FDS is the biggest contributor amongst the flexor-pronator muscles.Level of evidence: Basic science biomechanical laboratory study. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: John H. Udall, Michael J. Fitzpatrick, Michelle H. McGarry, Thu-Ba Leba, Thay Q. Lee Tags: Basic Science and Elbow Source Type: journals

Simulation of surgical glenoid resurfacing using three-dimensional computed tomography of the arthritic glenohumeral joint: The amount of glenoid retroversion that can be correctedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: Computer-aided surgical simulation shows that glenoid retroversion is a critical factor in determining successful glenoid implantation. Smaller sized glenoid components allow for greater version correction and less residual postsimulation retroversion when an in-line pegged component is used.Level of evidence: Level 2. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Douglas D. Nowak, Maher J. Bahu, Thomas R. Gardner, Marc D. Dyrszka, William N. Levine, Louis U. Bigliani, Christopher S. Ahmad Tags: Featured Articles Source Type: journals

Aspiration alone versus aspiration and bupivacaine injection in the treatment of undisplaced radial head fractures: A prospective randomized studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: Intra-articular use of local anaesthetic after joint aspiration does not offer any benefit over aspiration alone in the treatment of undisplaced radial head fractures and its routine application is not supported by the clinical data.Level of evidence: Level 1. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Byron E. Chalidis, Pericles P. Papadopoulos, Nick C. Sachinis, Christos G. Dimitriou Tags: Featured Articles Source Type: journals

Regional anatomic structures of the elbow that may potentially compress the ulnar nerveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Knowledge of possible compression sites of the ulnar nerve is important to the surgeon so that complications are avoided and postoperative recurrence is decreased.Level of evidence: Basic science study. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ayse Karatas, Nihal Apaydin, Aysun Uz, Shane R. Tubbs, Marios Loukas, Ferruh Gezen Tags: Basic Science and Elbow Source Type: journals

Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty after failed rotator cuff surgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: RSA can improve function in patients with cuff deficient shoulders after failure of previous cuff surgery. However, results are inferior to primary RSA. RSA when the patient maintains greater than 90° of preoperative AAE risks loss of AAE and lower patient satisfaction. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Pascal Boileau, Jean-François Gonzalez, Christopher Chuinard, Ryan Bicknell, Gilles Walch Tags: Shoulder Source Type: journals

The impacted varus (A2.2) proximal humeral fracture in elderly patients: Is minimal fixation justified? A case control studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Operative treatment of varus displaced proximal humerus fractures treated with K-wire osteosynthesis yields good results that are superior to those treated nonoperatively.Level of evidence: Level 3; Case control study, treatment study. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Davide Blonna, Roberto Rossi, Gianluca Fantino, Alessio Maiello, Marco Assom, Filippo Castoldi Tags: Shoulder Source Type: journals

Static posterior humeral head subluxation and total shoulder arthroplastyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: PSH is frequently present in shoulders with osteoarthritis. It can be corrected in the majority of shoulders undergoing total shoulder replacement; however, re-centering is not correlated with glenoid version or its correction.Level of evidence: Level 4; Case series, treatment study. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Christian Gerber, John G. Costouros, Atul Sukthankar, Sandro F. Fucentese Tags: Featured Articles Source Type: journals

Regarding “Exercise in the treatment of rotator cuff impingement: A systematic review and a synthesized evidence-based rehabilitation protocol”Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A systematic review of the literature was performed to evaluate the role of exercise in treating rotator cuff impingement and to synthesize a standard evidence-based rehabilitation protocol and published by Kuhn. Eleven randomized, controlled trials evaluating the effect of exercise in the treatment of impingement were identified and analyzed. The author concludes with “a gold standard rehabilitation protocol,” but we do not think the data available are sufficient to make such reliable clinical implications. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Håvard Østerås, Anne Aamodt Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

Objective evaluation of lengthening in reverse shoulder arthroplastyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty requires a re-tensioning of the deltoid to obtain active elevation and implant stability. Currently, there is no objective and reliable technique described for the preoperative planning of reverse shoulder prosthesis or the postoperative evaluation of deltoid tension and arm lengthening. The purpose of this investigation was to outline a standardized technique for measuring deltoid length and to preoperatively plan a reverse shoulder arthroplasty, and to determine whether complications are related to inadequate deltoid lengthening.Methods: Fifty-eight patients were included in this...
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Alexandre Lädermann, Matthew D. Williams, Barbara Melis, Pierre Hoffmeyer, Gilles Walch Tags: Shoulder Source Type: journals

Superficial radial nerve injury after avulsion fracture of the brachioradialis muscle origin in a professional lacrosse player: A case reportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a 26-year-old professional lacrosse player who sustained an avulsion fracture of his distal humerus at the origin of the brachioradialis muscle and a subsequent superficial radial nerve injury with continued play after a direct blow from a defending opponents stick to the lateral arm. The patient was informed that the data concerning his case, including radiographic images, would be submitted for publication, and he consented. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 24, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Milford H. Marchant, Ralph A. Gambardella, Luga Podesta Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Shoulder arthroplasty in morbidly obese patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Shoulder arthroplasty in the morbidly obese is associated with long-term improvement in pain and function. However, the intraoperative and postoperative care of these patients is more complex, and these patients seem to have a higher rate of unsatisfactory results.Level of evidence: Level 4; Case series, treatment study. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 24, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Christopher J. Linberg, John W. Sperling, Cathy D. Schleck, Robert H. Cofield Tags: Shoulder Arthroplasty Source Type: journals

Applicability of the coactivation method in assessing synergies of the scapular stabilizing musclesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The significant differences in EMG activity between the isolated and the coactivation methods indicated that the coactivation method was adequate to assess the scapular muscular synergies.Level of evidence: Basic science study. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 17, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria, Luci Fuscaldi Teixeira-Salmela, Pollyanna Figueiredo Gomes Tags: Basic Science and Elbow Source Type: journals

Analysis of the scapulohumeral rhythm and electromyography of the shoulder muscles during elevation and lowering: Comparison of dominant and nondominant shouldersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Healthy individuals elevate and lower the dominant and nondominant shoulders in a similar kinematical pattern despite 3 of 4 muscles indicating different EMG activities between both shoulders.Level of evidence: Basic science study. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 10, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kunio Yoshizaki, Junichiro Hamada, Kazuya Tamai, Ryo Sahara, Takayuki Fujiwara, Tetsuya Fujimoto Tags: Basic Science and Elbow Source Type: journals