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Primary tendon repair superior to physiotherapy in long-term treatment of small-to-medium rotator cuff tears
According to a study with a 10-year follow-up, tendon repair yielded superior results compared with physiotherapy in the treatment of small- and medium-sized rotator cuff tears.
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is the most common injury in patients seeking medical attention for elbow pain. Exactly what causes tennis elbow is unknown, but it is thought to be due to small tears of the tendons that attach forearm muscles to the arm bone at the elbow joint. Treatment of tennis elbow can be a frustration for people with this condition, but understand why this occurs and what you can do about it will help to relieve your symptoms.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment
If you've ever hit your funny bone, you know what some of the symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome feel like. Nerve compression syndromes cause symptoms including pain, numbness, and weakness. Nerves can become pinched for a variety of reasons. Most people are familiar with carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition where the median nerve is pinched in the wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common nerve compression syndrome of the upper extremity. The second most common problem is cubital tunnel syndrome.
Bicep Tendon Tear at the Elbow Joint
The biceps muscle is the large muscle over the front of the arm that extends from the elbow to the shoulder joint. The biceps muscle is especially important both with bending the elbow, and also turning the forearm to have the palm facing upwards. This movement, called supination, may not seem particularly important, but when going to open a door knob or when turning a screwdriver, the importance becomes quite apparent!
Surgery or No Surgery: What’s the Best Option for Rotator Cuff Tears?
When a patient presents with signs and symptoms of a rotator cuff tear, should a surgical procedure be done right away? The answer depends on certain factors, according to Jay D. Keener, MD, from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri
