Patients had improvements in sleep comfortability following shoulder arthroplasty
Results published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found patients who underwent anatomic total or reverse shoulder arthroplasty had “significant and rapid” improvements in sleep disturbance after surgery.
Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee: What to know
Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee may not cause any symptoms, but some people may experience pain and swelling. Engaging in competitive sports may contribute to its development.
Impact of Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Design and Patient Shoulder Size on Moment Arms and Muscle Fiber Lengths in Shoulder Abductors
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) increases the moment arm of the deltoid, however there is limited knowledge on the accompanying changes in muscle architecture that play a role in muscle force production. The purpose of our study is to use a geometric shoulder model to evaluate the anterior deltoid, middle deltoid, and supraspinatus regarding 1) differences in moment arms and muscle-tendon lengths in small, medium, and large native shoulders, and 2) impact of three RSA designs on moment arms, muscle fiber lengths, and force-length (F-L) curves.
5 Potential Health Benefits of Cupping Therapy
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), cupping is an ancient therapy in which cups made of glass, bamboo, ceramic, or nowadays sometimes plastic, are placed on the skin to promote healing. Cupping has been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world in countries like Egypt, China, and Greece to treat a variety of ailments, from headaches to digestive issues to pain.
Benefits and key takeaways of ice baths, according to Doctor Slabaugh
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — We all love the comfort of showering or bathing in warm water but, that may not be the best for your skin. Sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mark Slabaugh, from Mercy Medical Center joined FOX45 Morning news to discuss health benefits and key takeaways of using ice baths.
