Tests for AC Joint Separation
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is the superior (upper) portion of the shoulder joint, comprised of the distal (furthest from the center of the body) portion of the collar bone (clavicle) and the acromion process of your shoulder blade (scapula). Problems here can lead to loss of shoulder motion, pain, and difficulty performing tasks that require the use of your arm.
Medial Meniscus Root Tears: Management With Single-Tunnel Repair and Meniscus Centralization
Meniscus root tears (MRTs) are radial tears located near the anterior or posterior meniscotibial attachment, which are often underdiagnosed and associated with accelerated knee osteoarthritis (OA). Medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs), frequently observed in middle-aged women, lead to altered knee biomechanics and joint degeneration if untreated. While historically managed with meniscectomy, the modern approach emphasizes arthroscopic repair to restore joint stability and delay OA progression.
What Matters Most for Patient Satisfaction Following Total Knee Arthroplasty? A Prospective Institutional Assessment of Individual Questions Captured by KOOS and VR-12 Mental Composite Score
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are crucial in evaluating the success of primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aimed to determine the individual significance of each question of the Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and the Veterans RAND 12 (VR-12) Mental Composite Score (MCS) in achieving a Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS).
SLAP Tear of the Shoulder
A SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum, the cartilage rim that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. SLAP stands for "superior labrum anterior and posterior," meaning that the tear occurs at the front of the upper arm where the bicep tendon connects to the shoulder.
Metformin Reduces Knee Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis With Overweight, Obesity
Metformin was associated with significant improvements in knee pain, stiffness, and function among patients with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity.