Healthcare News
Deltoid Pain: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Deltoid pain is usually due to an injury, like a strain, to the muscle or surrounding structures, including the nerves, bones, and tendons.
Consider fixation for periprosthetic humeral shaft fractures
The number of periprosthetic humeral shaft fractures is on the rise related to the increasing performance of shoulder arthroplasty (especially reverse shoulder arthroplasty) in an aging population with more medical comorbidities.
Frozen Shoulder and Menopause: Is There a Link?
Estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining joint health and flexibility. A 2024 review suggests that reduced estrogen levels can lead to increased inflammation and changes in the connective tissues, which could make you more susceptible to conditions like frozen shoulder.
Increased head, shoulder injuries in ice hockey may signal need for safer equipment
A post-pandemic rise in head and shoulder injuries for pediatric ice hockey players may suggest the need for safer equipment standards, according to data published in Injury.
X-ray analytics in motion: Dynamic 3D diagnosis for unstable shoulders
After a shoulder injury has been treated, patients are often left with a feeling of insecurity—many of them report that their shoulder "doesn't hold" or "slips out easily." When diagnosing shoulder instabilities, doctors often have to rely on these subjective assessments. The reason: Conventional imaging methods do not capture the movement of the shoulder.
