Application of Stem Cells in Degenerative Orthopedic Diseases
Degenerative orthopedic diseases, traditionally viewed as inevitable “wear-and-tear” processes, are now being reimagined as dynamic failures of tissue homeostasis orchestrated by a complex interplay of chronic inflammation and metabolic exhaustion.
Source: Frontiers
Rethinking strength testing in rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: a clinical tradition that lacks muscle
In the rehabilitation of a person seeking care for pain associated with the musculoskeletal system, two questions are important: The first; is improvement in muscular strength important for recovery, and the second, should we be measuring it clinically? We wish to debate these questions with reference to a common musculoskeletal problem: rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP), where assessing and improving strength are commonly prioritized as a major aim of treatment
Surgeon decision-making and implant selection in primary total knee arthroplasty: association of training, experience, and robotic-assisted surgical innovation with implant selection
Implant selection in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains a critical yet variable aspect of surgical decision-making, associated with both patient characteristics and surgeon-related factors. With the increasing integration of surgical innovations such as robotic-assisted techniques, understanding contemporary determinants of implant choice has become essential. This study aimed to evaluate implant selection patterns and identify independent factors associated with the use of cruciate-retaining (CR) vs. posterior-stabilized (PS) implants in a modern clinical setting.
Source: Frontiers in Medicine
GLP-1 treatments may reduce knee replacement surgery rates
GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, used for the treatment of diabetes, and more recently, weight loss, are associated with a significantly lower long term risk of knee replacement surgery as a result of osteoarthritis, finds an analysis of medical records data, published in the open access journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.
Source: News Medical Life Sciences
The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder
The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. Frozen shoulder can take a long time to heal, anywhere from six months to 2 years.
Source: Verywell health
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