Fractures of the proximal humerus

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Introduction Proximal humerus fractures are among the most common fractures in the adult population, with an increasing incidence. In 2008, the incidence of proximal humerus fractures was 26.8 per 100,000…

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Arthroscopic and arthroscopic-assisted management of atraumatic and traumatic disorders of the acromioclavicular joint: Indications, techniques, and outcomes

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Traumatic disorders of the acromioclavicular joint Acute lesions According to Tamaoki et al., “the available evidence for treating acute acromioclavicular (AC) dislocations is of poor quality” and “further research exploring…

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Acquired shoulder stiffness

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Background The shoulder comprises three distinct and complex articulations consisting of the glenohumeral joint, the scapulothoracic joints, and the acromioclavicular joint. Under normal physiologic conditions, there exists an equilibrium between…

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Tumors and related conditions

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Musculoskeletal tumors represent approximately 10% of all orthopedic diagnoses and present potential clinical challenges because of their varying presentations and biologic behavior. They may come noted clinically either through incidental…

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Fractures of the scapula

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The scapula is the bridge between the axial skeleton and arm via the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular (AC) joints and the sternoclavicular articulation. The scapula functions as a semistable, fairly mobile…

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