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Two separate studies, one a case-control and the other a nonrandomized prospective study, question the accuracy of commonly used physical exam maneuvers to diagnose SLAP tears.
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Using a new, MRA-based method in live patients, this study was able to demonstrate capsular stretch with traumatic shoulder dislocations.
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Long-distance running did not increase age-related bone loss in females, irrespective of hormonal replacement therapy or menstrual status.
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Surgical repair or reconstruction of the cruciate ligaments in patients with traumatic knee dislocations is superior to nonsurgical treatment.
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Low intensity warfarin therapy effectively prevents recurrent venous thromboembolism, according to a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine. After a median of 6.5 months of full-dose anticoagulation therapy, 508 patients with idiopathic venous thromboembolism were randomized to placebo or low intensity warfarin therapy with target INRs of 1.5 to 2.0.
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Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with mattress sutures and standard bone anchors worked reasonably well with no added holding strength provided by using a modified Mason-Allen stitch. Concerns remain that holding strength would still be inferior to transosseous tunnels with a standard open technique.
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The prevalence of self-reported disordered eating behaviors or problem drinking behaviors does not differ among intercollegiate athletes as compared with a control population of nonathletes.
