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  • Chlorhexidine irrigation during TSA may decrease rates of positive deep C. acnes cultures

    Patients who received subcutaneous 0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate antisepsis during primary total shoulder arthroplasty had a significantly decreased rate of positive deep cultures of Cutibacterium acnes, according to a study.

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  • Management of Severe Elbow Arthritis in a Young Patient

    The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) of the elbow is an essential static stabilizer against varus and posterolateral rotatory forces. It is hypothesized that injury to the LCL might impair elbow proprioception, although direct evidence for this impairment remains limited and warrants further investigation. This study aimed to describe the morphology and distribution of mechanoreceptors and free nerve endings within the LCL.

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  • Why Does My Shoulder Hurt, and Could It Be Serious?

    Possible reasons why your shoulder hurts vary, but where you feel pain can help narrow down the cause. Common causes include poor posture, bursitis, arthritis, muscle strain, or a pinched nerve.

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  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to compression of the median nerve in the wrist. This can cause symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand.

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  • Elbow OCD: A Difficult Diagnosis in Young Throwers

    Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a condition in which an area of the bone and cartilage around a joint does not receive a robust enough blood supply to allow microinjuries to heal. Elbow OCD is typically characterized by pain in the lateral part of the elbow, specifically in the capitellum, and the injury is especially common among baseball pitchers and gymnasts after stress from repetitive overhead and loading activities.

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