Shoulder

68 topics in Shoulder, drawn from peer-reviewed orthopaedic literature.

AC Joint Stabilisation Surgical reconstruction for high-grade AC joint dislocation (Rockwood III-VI). Open topic → Anterior Shoulder Stabilisation Arthroscopic Bankart repair for anterior shoulder instability — distinct from open Latarjet. Open topic → Arthroplasty & Replacement Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty for glenohumeral arthritis with intact cuff vs reverse TSA for cuff tear arthropathy and complex proximal humerus fractures. Open topic → Arthroscopic Surgery Minimally invasive shoulder arthroscopy for rotator cuff, instability, and adhesive capsulitis, including portal placement and RF thermal injury risks. Open topic → Arthroscopy & Repair Arthroscopic rotator cuff and labral repair: technical evolution, suture anchor selection, and comparative failure rates of single-row vs double-row constructs. Open topic → Assessment & Imaging Clinical evaluation and imaging protocols for shoulder pathology, focusing on glenoid morphology and soft tissue integrity to guide surgical planning. Open topic → Biceps Tenodesis Biceps tenodesis and tenotomy — when, where (suprapectoral vs subpectoral) and what to expect afterwards. Open topic → Bone Fractures Proximal humerus, clavicle, and scapular fractures — management of high-energy trauma and age-related fragility fractures. Open topic → Bones & Joints Anatomy and kinematics of the glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular, and scapulothoracic joints and their role in shoulder girdle dysfunction. Open topic → Capsular release Surgeon-side topic for capsular release. Backed by 415 articles from the corpus, retrieved via combined MeSH + title-text matching. Open topic → Clavicle fixation Surgeon-side topic for clavicle fixation. Backed by 373 articles from the corpus, retrieved via combined MeSH + title-text matching. Open topic → Clavicle Fracture Clavicle fractures — when conservative management is fine and when fixation is indicated. Open topic → Clinical Assessment Systematic shoulder evaluation integrating history, physical examination, and PROMs to differentiate tissue pathology from functional impairment. Open topic → Comprehensive Arthroscopic Management (CAM) The Comprehensive Arthroscopic Management (CAM) procedure — a joint-preserving arthroscopic alternative to arthroplasty for glenohumeral osteoarthritis, combining debridement, capsular release, osteophyte excision, microfracture, loose-body removal and axillary nerve neurolysis. Open topic → Cuff Pathology Rotator cuff tendinopathy and tears — natural history of progression, symptomatic presentation, and the spectrum from partial tears to cuff tear arthropathy. Open topic → Degenerative Conditions Glenohumeral osteoarthritis and cuff tear arthropathy: radiographic classification, management of primary vs secondary disease, and surgical indications. Open topic → Demographics & Risk Impact of race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status on shoulder pathology epidemiology, surgical access, and clinical outcomes. Open topic → Diagnosis, Outcomes & Rehabilitation Clinical assessment of shoulder pathology, patient-reported outcome measures (PROs), and evidence-based rehabilitation protocols for optimizing functional recovery. Open topic → Distal Clavicle Excision (Mumford Procedure) Open topic → Distal Clavicle Osteolysis Open topic → EnFix Biological Scaffold Open topic → Fracture Fixation Surgical management of humeral, clavicular, and scapular fractures, comparing antegrade vs retrograde IMN and plate osteosynthesis. Open topic → Fractures Proximal humerus, humeral shaft, clavicle, and scapula fractures — epidemiology, mortality risk in elderly populations, and trauma management. Open topic → Frozen Shoulder Adhesive capsulitis management: diagnostic criteria, systemic risk factors (diabetes/thyroid), and the transition from conservative therapy to hydrodilatation or manipulation. Open topic → Implants & Materials Shoulder arthroplasty implant designs and materials, focusing on aTSA vs RSA selection and the role of porous tantalum and polyethylene in optimizing fixation. Open topic → Instability & Dislocation Traumatic and multidirectional shoulder instability — classification of anterior vs posterior dislocation and the role of glenoid bone loss in recurrence risk. Open topic → Internal Fixation Internal fixation of proximal humerus, clavicle, and glenoid fractures — anatomical restoration, hardware selection, and management of osteoporotic bone. Open topic → Joint Instability Spectrum of joint instability across the shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee, focusing on traumatic vs atraumatic mechanisms and recurrence risk factors. Open topic → Joint Replacement Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) for osteoarthritis with intact cuff vs reverse TSA (rTSA) for cuff arthropathy, complex fractures, and revision. Open topic → Latarjet Surgeon-side topic for latarjet. Backed by 392 articles from the corpus, retrieved via combined MeSH + title-text matching. Open topic → Ligaments & Soft Tissue Glenohumeral and coracoclavicular ligamentous injuries, focusing on HAGL lesions and their role in anterior instability and preoperative diagnostic challenges. Open topic → Modifiable risk factors for soft-tissue healing Open topic → Muscles & Tendons Subacromial pain syndrome, pectoralis major ruptures, and massive rotator cuff tears — pathophysiology, pseudoparalysis, and the impact of scapular dyskinesis. Open topic → Os Acromiale Patient-facing topic on os acromiale — failed fusion of an acromial ossification centre that may cause shoulder pain and contribute to subacromial impingement. Open topic → Pain & Function Subacromial pain syndrome: etiology, clinical presentation, and management of rotator cuff tendinopathy and bursitis in the context of the coracoacromial arch. Open topic → Patient Demographics Impact of race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status on shoulder surgery access, preoperative function, and postoperative complication rates. Open topic → Post-Surgical Residual Symptom Injections Diagnostic and therapeutic post-operative injections for residual symptoms. Timing, indications, prognostic value of response. Distinguishing scar-related inflammation from structural failure. Open topic → Proximal Humerus Fracture Proximal humerus fractures — Neer classification, sling management, and surgical options. Open topic → Proximal Humerus Fracture ORIF (Plate and Nail Fixation) Open topic → Recovery & Complications Post-operative complications and recovery trajectories across shoulder procedures, including retear rates in RCR and technique-specific risks in stabilization. Open topic → Rehabilitation After Labral / SLAP Repair Phased rehabilitation protocols after arthroscopic labral / SLAP repair. Protection phase, loading restrictions, return-to-overhead timelines. Modifications for combined nerve decompression. Open topic → Research Methodology & General Research frameworks in shoulder surgery, focusing on PROMs, AI integration, and the shift toward arthroplasty and complex cuff pathology. Open topic → Reverse shoulder arthroplasty Surgeon-side topic for reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Backed by 399 articles from the corpus, retrieved via combined MeSH + title-text matching. Open topic → Revision rotator cuff repair Open topic → Revision shoulder replacement Surgeon-side topic for revision shoulder replacement. Backed by 422 articles from the corpus, retrieved via combined MeSH + title-text matching. Open topic → Revision shoulder surgery Open topic → Rotator Cuff Rotator cuff tears: management of symptomatic full-thickness tears, including conservative thresholds and surgical selection based on tear size and patient demographics. Open topic → Rotator Cuff & Muscles Rotator cuff muscle pathology, focusing on the prognostic impact of edema, fatty infiltration, and atrophy on surgical outcomes and repairability. Open topic → Rotator Cuff Disorders Rotator cuff pathology from tendinopathy to irreparable tears, including management of structural failure and selection between repair, tendon transfer, or arthroplasty. Open topic → Rotator cuff repair Surgeon-side topic for rotator cuff repair. Backed by 410 articles from the corpus, retrieved via combined MeSH + title-text matching. Open topic → Shoulder Anatomy & Biomechanics Glenohumeral stability mechanisms, including static and dynamic stabilizers, and the biomechanical adaptations associated with overhead athletic activity. Open topic → Shoulder Arthroplasty Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for cuff tear arthropathy, complex fractures, and arthritis — comparing stemmed vs stemless humeral components. Open topic → Shoulder Arthroplasty for Acute Proximal Humerus Fracture Open topic → Shoulder Arthroscopy What shoulder arthroscopy is, what it's used for, and how to prepare and recover. Open topic → Shoulder Fractures Proximal humeral fractures: management of minimally displaced injuries versus surgical selection for 3- and 4-part fractures (internal fixation vs arthroplasty). Open topic → Shoulder Instability Traumatic unidirectional and atraumatic multidirectional instability — pathomechanics, structural failure patterns, and clinical differentiation for treatment planning. Open topic → Shoulder Pathology & Injuries Rotator cuff tears, labral injuries, and degenerative shoulder pathology — clinical assessment and management of traumatic vs degenerative processes. Open topic → Skeletal Anatomy Osseous geometry of the shoulder girdle, focusing on the glenohumeral, AC, and SC joints and the concavity-compression mechanism of the glenoid. Open topic → SLAP and Biceps Pathology Superior labral (SLAP) tears and disorders of the long head of biceps — assessment and treatment. Open topic → Soft Tissue Structures Anatomy and pathology of the glenohumeral capsule, subacromial bursa, and rotator interval, focusing on their roles in joint stability and pain generation. Open topic → Study Design Hierarchy of orthopaedic evidence, from meta-analyses to case series, with a focus on mitigating methodological deficiencies and statistical fragility. Open topic → Subacromial Decompression Arthroscopic subacromial decompression for impingement and bursitis — operation and recovery. Open topic → Suprascapular nerve decompression Open topic → Suprascapular neuropathy Open topic → Surgical Interventions & Implants Shoulder implant strategies and rTSA indications, focusing on component positioning to mitigate scapular notching, loosening, and glenoid bone loss. Open topic → Surgical Materials Fixation devices, biological augmentations, and irrigation solutions used in shoulder surgery, with a focus on biomechanical stability and healing potential. Open topic → Tendon repair recovery phases Open topic → Total shoulder arthroplasty Surgeon-side topic for total shoulder arthroplasty. Backed by 412 articles from the corpus, retrieved via combined MeSH + title-text matching. Open topic →