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Innovations in Complex Shoulder Reconstruction
In this video, Bassem T. Elhassan, MD, co-chief of the Shoulder Service at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses his unique approach to developing tendon transfer procedures in order to alleviate shoulder pain.
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MRI Prior to Conservative Therapy Often Unnecessary for Atraumatic Shoulder Pain
For most patients presenting with atraumatic shoulder pain and minimal strength deficits, MRI before a trial of conservative therapy is a substantial unnecessary cost because it does not influence management.
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Trial Without Error: Using 3D Planning for Shoulder Replacement
Three-dimensional planning software may improve outcomes for shoulder arthroplasty. A new technology allows surgeons to install the prosthetic joint with greater foresight and precision.
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Recovery Faster After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Than Other Shoulder Surgeries
In a direct comparison with other common shoulder surgeries, Florian Grubhofer, MD, and Jon J.P. Warner, MD, of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and colleagues found that patients who underwent total shoulder arthroplasty had the fastest recovery in terms of pain, function and subjective rating.
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Needle Arthroscopy Promising for Diagnosis of Intra-articular Shoulder Pathologies
In this prospective study, Jon J. P. Warner, MD, Harvard Shoulder & Elbow Fellows, and colleagues compare the accuracy of needle arthroscopy with MRI and surgical arthroscopy for diagnosing intraarticular pathology in the shoulder.
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Novel Physical Examination Techniques Identify Rotator Cuff Tears Missed by Static Tests
The dynamic isotonic manipulation examination and unopposed active abduction test, designed by Scott D. Martin, MD, of the Sports Medicine Center, extend the utility of a physical examination when a full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon is suspected, despite negative results on static tests.
Shoulder Contributors
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Bassem T. Elhassan, MD
Orthopaedic Shoulder, Elbow and Hand Surgeon, Massachusetts General Hospital, Co-Chief, Shoulder Service & Program Director, Shoulder Surgery Fellowship, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Mass General's Bassem Elhassan Designs Shoulder Surgeries That Relieve Pain and Increase Mobility
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Jon Warner, MD
Co-Chief, Shoulder Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Co-Director, Harvard Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Recovery Faster After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Than Other Shoulder Surgeries
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Scott Martin, MD
Director, Joint Preservation Service, Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Short-Term Complications of Hip Corticosteroid Injection Are Infrequent
Orthopaedic Care at Mass General
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