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  • Inside-out repair technique may help surgeons preserve meniscus function

    “One of my favorite techniques is called the inside-out repair, where we are able to repair the meniscus using solid needles, which do less damage than a hollow needle,” Stuart told Healio. “This inside-out technique does require an incision in order to retrieve those sutures and tie the knots over the capsule, but it allows for an anatomic reduction with stacked, vertical mattress sutures, precise tensioning and proven high rates of meniscus healing.”

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  • Latarjet procedure may be reliable in stabilizing shoulder dislocation with bone loss

    The Latarjet procedure may be warranted for treatment of patients with recurrent instability or larger bone loss. However, surgeons should be cautious not to cause iatrogenic problems with the procedure.

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  • Analysis of the therapeutic efficacy of arthroscopic repair of the subscapularis tendon combined with coracoplasty

    The aim of this study was to analyze the outcomes of arthroscopic subscapularis tendon repair combined with coracoplasty in the treatment. The study involved 80 patients (46 males, 34 females; aged 33 to 73 years), who underwent arthroscopic repair for subscapularis tears (type I, II, and III) presenting symptoms of anterior shoulder pain and tenderness.

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  • Labrum SLAP Tear

    Your labrum is soft tissue that connects the socket part of the scapula (called the glenoid) with the head of the humerus. A tear in the labrum results in insufficient cushioning between those bones.

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  • How Biceps Tendon Problems Can Cause Shoulder Pain

    The biceps muscle is a large muscle in the front of the arm that gives you strength when bending the elbow, and it also plays an important role in shoulder function. There are several problems that can occur with the biceps tendon that may lead to the development of shoulder pain.

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