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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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Surgeons and Biologics are Key Cost Drivers in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers assessed arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with time-driven activity-based costing in a highly granular manner, considering patient, procedure, and surgeon characteristics. They found the use of bioinductive implants and surgeons themselves are the major cost drivers.
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AAOS 2023: Increased Surgical Volume Leads to Decreased Need for Revision in Shoulder Arthroplasty
In this AAOS 2023 conference video, Jon J.P. Warner, MD, discusses his latest shoulder research.
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Polyethylene Loaded With Dual Analgesics Has Synergistic Effects Against Staphylococci
Dmitry Gil, PhD, Ebru Oral, PhD, and colleagues showed ultra–high-molecular-weight polyethylene loaded with bupivacaine and tolfenamic acid had synergistic effects against Staphylococci, suggesting the material could provide not just post-arthroplasty pain relief but also short-term antibacterial prophylaxis.
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
Factors Identified That Influence 30-Day Adverse Events After Brachial Plexus Surgery
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Jon J.P. Warner, MD
Co-Chief, Shoulder Service, Vice-Chair for Quality and Safety, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Surgeons and Biologics are Key Cost Drivers in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
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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
Sex Differences Evident in Utilization, Perioperative Outcomes of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Orthopaedic Care at Mass General
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