Comparison of Efficiency and Effectiveness Between a Slap Hammer and Rigid C-Frame Device for Extraction of an Intramedullary Nail.

Background: Removal of orthopaedic intramedullary implants can be difficult and time-consuming. Instrumentation for implant removal is frequently deficient for effective removal. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficiency of a C-type jig with a standard slap hammer attachment.

Impact of age on shoulder range of motion and strength.

Background: Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is a surgical technique commonly used to treat patients with arthritis and rotator cuff deficiency. Its purpose is to reduce pain and improve shoulder function, namely range of motion (ROM) and strength. While shoulder ROM and strength have been studied extensively in patients with various shoulder pathologies, there is a dearth of knowledge with regard to the asymptomatic population.