The shoulder is a complex multi-component structure of the musculoskeletal system with numerous elements within a limited space. These comprise of two joints, synovial sucks (bursa), tendons of rotator cuff, ligaments, multiple muscles, nerves, vessels, fat, bones and skin. Ultrasound (US) investigation of the shoulder enables us to obtain precise information of the anatomy at stasis and motion. Acquired experience and skills in the performance of the US study and knowledge of shoulder structure are a basis for diagnosis of shoulder problems. Analyzing six clinical cases with urgent shoulder diseases, we indicated the importance of US for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
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Am J Sports Med
January 2025
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.
Background: Studies are still limited on the isolated effect of retear after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) on functional outcomes after the midterm period.
Purpose: To assess the effect of retear at midterm follow-up after ARCR and to identify factors associated with the need for revision surgery.
Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.
J Anat
January 2025
Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Digital muscle reconstructions have gained attraction in recent years, serving as powerful tools in both educational and research contexts. These reconstructions can be derived from various 2D and 3D data sources, enabling detailed anatomical analyses. In this study, we evaluate the efficacy of surface scans in accurately reconstructing the volumes of the rotator cuff and teres major muscles across a diverse sample of hominoids.
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January 2025
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Changhua Christian Hospital, 135 Nanxiao Street, Changhua, 50006, Taiwan.
Background: The aims of this cohort study were to identify (1) the incidence and risk factors for axillary web syndrome (AWS) with shoulder movement limitation within 4 weeks after axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) for Asian women with breast cancer (BC), and (2) whether early intervention with physical therapy (PT) could improve AWS, and how many PT sessions would be needed.
Methods: A cohort study of patients with BC receiving ALND was performed at Changhua Christian Hospital, Taiwan, between January 2019 and December 2020. Those patients who were diagnosed with AWS with shoulder movement limitation were referred to receive PT twice weekly at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
BMC Oral Health
January 2025
Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Background: Conservative dentistry introduced modern restoration designs, contributing to the greater use of partial-coverage ceramic restorations. New strong bondable ceramic materials made fabricating partial coverage ceramic restorations easier to restore the badly destructed teeth.
Aim Of The Study: This study investigated the impact of three distinct overlay preparation designs on the marginal fit (both before and after thermal aging) and the fracture resistance of overlay restorations fabricated using advanced zirconia-reinforced lithium disilicate (ALD) CAD/CAM glass-ceramic blocks.
J Hand Ther
January 2025
Department of Physical Therapist, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Background: Pectoralis minor (PM) shortening and posterior shoulder tightness (PST) are considered potential soft tissue alterations associated with rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP). Yet, their precise contribution to pain and disability remains unclear.
Purpose: To explore the association between both PM length and PST and self-reported shoulder pain and disability in individuals with and without RCRSP.
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