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What are the options for shoulder replacement today?

Derek Plausinis, MASC, MD, FRCSC Anatomic total shoulder replacement continues to provide excellent outcomes in cases of advanced osteoarthritis, while reverse total shoulder replacement is being used for some less common clinical scenarios. Download full PDF

TSA: GENDER EXPECTATIONS—NOT RESULTS—DIFFER

A group of researchers from Boston asked the question, “Do women have better outcomes than men when it comes to total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA)?” Their research, recently published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, says “no.” However, they do have different expectations of the surgery. The study, conducted by researchers from The New… View Article

Achilles Tendinitis

Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that causes pain along the back of the leg near the heel. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone and is used when you walk, run, and jump. Although the Achilles tendon can withstand great stresses from… View Article