While many surgeons question the evidence of regenerative treatments for common orthopedic injuries, some well done studies raise considerable questions and concerns for many common shoulder arthroscopic surgical procedures. Shoulder Impingement A recent article (July 2018) in the British Medical Journal compared patients who had surgery against those who did not for impingement symptoms. 210 patients with shoulder pain/impingement symptoms were randomized into three groups. One group had ... [Read More]
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Hyaluronic Acid Injection Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tears Has Better Outcome Results Than Corticosteroid Injection Therapy
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy (RCT) is a progressive disorder of the shoulder which begins with acute tendonitis, and progresses to tendinosis (degenerative tearing). From here, RCT can progress into partial thickness tears, and eventually a full thickness rupture. Many factors contribute to the wear and tear of the Rotator Cuff. These include the natural aging process, poor blood flow, and altered biology. Also, both intrinsic and extrinsic factors combine to cause tissue break down. Some ... [Read More]