The impact of social deprivation on healthcare utilization patterns following rotator cuff repair.

Background: Disparities in social determinants of health have been linked to worse patient reported outcomes, higher pain, and increased risk of revision surgery following rotator cuff repair. Identification of perioperative predictors of increased healthcare utilization is of particular interest to surgeons to improve outcomes and mitigate the total cost of care. The effect of social deprivation on healthcare utilization has not been fully characterized.

Wrist Arthritis and Arthrodesis: Preserving Function, Minimizing Problems.

Wrist arthritis is a common condition with numerous causes and presentations. Several management options exist, and treatment should be individualized based on patient age, comorbidities, occupation, duration of symptoms, and failed treatment modalities. Arthroscopy and denervation are appealing because of shorter recovery time and preservation of motion, but duration of effectiveness varies between patients.

Ulnar Wrist Denervation: Articular Branching Pattern and Selective Blockade of the Dorsal Branch of the Ulnar Nerve.

Purpose: Ulnar wrist denervation has been a successful treatment for patients with ulnar-sided wrist pain. The purpose of this study was to characterize the articular branches of the dorsal branch of the ulnar nerve (DBUN) and validate a technique for selective peripheral nerve blockade.

Methods: In cadavers, we performed simulated local anesthetic injections using 0.