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Fastball Pitch Velocity Helps Predict Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in Major League Baseball Pitchers

The overhand baseball pitch is among the fastest and highest-stress athletic motions. Consequently, pitching-related shoulder and elbow pain occur in up to 30% to 74% of baseball pitchers. Injuries are also common, occurring in 23% to 31% of youth...read more


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Editorial Commentary: Long Head Biceps Pathology: How Do We Find It?

Identification of symptomatic long head biceps pathology continues to be a clinical challenge. Magnetic resonance imaging may fail to identify symptomatic lesions when present. Clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion, and avoid over-reliance on diagnostic imaging in...read more


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The Rotator Interval of the Shoulder: Implications in the Treatment of Shoulder Instability

Biomechanical studies have shown that repair or plication of rotator interval (RI) ligamentous and capsular structures decreases glenohumeral joint laxity in various directions. Clinical outcomes studies have reported successful outcomes after repair or plication of these structures in patients...read more


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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction of the Elbow: A Systematic Review of the Literature

BACKGROUND: Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) is a common procedure in both professional and high-level athletes. PURPOSE: To determine the effect of technique and level of play with UCLR on return to sport (RTS). HYPOTHESIS: When comparing different surgical...read more


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Does the Use of PRP at the Time of Surgery Improve Clinical Outcomes in RCR When Compared With Control Cohorts?

The incidence of arthroscopic rotator cuff tear repair continues to increase with overall satis- factory results, but retear of the rotator cuff tendon has been reported with appreciable frequency. Technical strides have been made with varying fixation devices and...read more


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Open Reduction Internal Fixation has Fewer Short-Term Complications Than Shoulder Arthroplasty for Proximal Humeral Fractures

BACKGROUND: Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), hemiarthroplasty (HA), and anatomic or reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA/RTSA) are surgical treatment options for proximal humeral fractures (PHFx). Little is known about comparative complication rates. We aimed to determine whether ORIF...read more


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