A new study has revealed surgeons are now suffering from more painful shoulders, arms and backs than labourers and coal miners. Previous studies have shown an estimated four out of five surgeons experience significant pain whilst carrying out procedures. Now, the most recent findings show just how damaging work-related injuries can be for a surgeon. […]
A new study published within the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, has revealed a reverse shoulder replacement could be an effective and long-lasting solution, to irreparable rotator cuff tears. Previously, concern has been raised over the durability of the procedure in patients under the age of 65. The findings of the study can now […]
The Rio Olympic Games might be a distant memory for sports fans, but for researchers the data it provided has been analysed and valuable conclusions have been drawn that could help prevent sport injury rates in the future. The most recent research to be released has revealed that athletes at Rio were most likely to […]
New findings published within the FASEB Journal, has revealed resistance training could help to prevent shoulder tendon damage. As we age, our tendons become naturally weaker and prone to damage. This means athletes and those who use their shoulders excessively, are more likely to develop long-term problems. Research into how tendons age is ongoing: […]
The Rugby World Cup may be a year away, but some of the sport’s biggest stars are already out of the tournament. Ireland’s Garry Ringrose, New Zealand’s Nehe Milner-Skudder, South Africa’s Jaco Kriel and Australia’s Izack Rodda, have all been impacted by shoulder injury which sees them potentially missing out on World Cup glory. Rugby […]
London Shoulder Specialist member Mr Steven Corbett is attending the British Shoulder and Elbow Society meeting tomorrow on optimising outcomes from shoulder arthroplasty. Held in York, this is the annual meeting of BESS working groups dedicated to driving standardisation in shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, particularly in relation to optimising outcomes for patients. There will be […]
A new French study has revealed the benefits of early surgical intervention in isolated rotator cuff tears. According to the study’s findings, if surgery is performed early enough for supraspinatus tears, it helps to improve function and strength, amongst numerous other benefits. Here, we’ll look at the findings which have been published in The Journal […]
This week, the Fortius Clinic hosts FISIC ’17, a multidisciplinary sports conference covering sports injuries ‘from start to finish’. Aimed at orthopaedic surgeons, sports physicians, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals with an interest in sport, at all levels, it takes place at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in Westminster, London, on 27th to 28th […]
Shoulder problems are extremely common, yet they’re also often ignored. Although some find the issue resolves itself without intervention, the majority of shoulder injuries and conditions will worsen over time. The impact of musculoskeletal conditions on the economy cannot be underestimated MSKs are one of the primary causes of absenteeism and the UK has one […]
New research presented at the annual meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, has indicated that surgery is an effective option for Pectoralis major tendon ruptures. Pectoralis major tendon ruptures are one of the less common shoulder injuries, but due to the popularity of strength-based sports, they are starting to be seen more […]