Rheumatology
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New CDC opioid guideline targets overprescribing for chronic pain
Nonopioid therapy is the preferred approach to manage chronic pain outside of active cancer, palliative, and end-of-life care, the CDC said.
Original Research
Partial Flexor Tendon Laceration Assessment: Interobserver and Intraobserver Reliability
Accurate assessment of partial-thickness flexor tendon lacerations in the hand is difficult owing to the subjectivity of evaluation. In this...
Original Research
In Vivo Measurement of Rotator Cuff Tear Tension: Medial Versus Lateral Footprint Position
We conducted a study to evaluate in vivo tension applied to the rotator cuff tendon positioned at the medial versus lateral footprint during...
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Meniscal Root Tears: Identification and Repair
Intact menisci are capable of converting the axial load of tibiofemoral contact into hoop stress that protects the knee joint. Total meniscectomy...
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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair: An Old Idea With a New Wrinkle
At our practice, we have successfully treated thousands of overhead athletes with the modified Jobe technique of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)...
Clinical Review
Predicting and Preventing Injury in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball (MLB) players are at significant risk for both chronic, repetitive overuse injuries as well as acute traumatic injuries....
Clinical Review
Valgus Extension Overload in Baseball Players
Repetitive throwing, such as in baseball pitching, applies massive stress on the elbow. This can often lead to a predictable constellation of...
Clinical Review
Epidemiology, Treatment, and Prevention of Lumbar Spine Injuries in Major League Baseball Players
In recent years, increased attention has been paid to injuries occurring in Major League Baseball (MLB) players. Although most of the current...
Clinical Review
Nonoperative Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears
Clinical Review
Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis
Biceps tenodesis is a common procedure performed for tendinopathy of the long head of the biceps brachii (LHB). Indications include partial-...
Original Research
Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: An Analysis of Ulnar Tunnel Locations
We conducted a study to determine precise ulnar tunnel location during lateral ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction to maximize bony bridge...