In a new recent systematic review, carpal tunnel release using ultrasound guidance demonstrated a faster recover than mini-open surgical procedures and a low complication rate. Carpal tunnel release using ultrasound
Read MoreAnkle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries. Most injuries do not require imaging and are mild. Ultrasound can help evaluate the severity of the injury and guide management.
Read MoreRadial shockwave therapy is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic Achilles tendonitis. Studies have shown improved functional and pain outcomes, and concomitant shockwave has been shown to improve outcomes of
Read MorePlantar fasciitis typically causes a stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is non-invasive and has been shown to be more effective than placebo in a randomized
Read MoreJournal Watch: Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is common. In 2018, Gallacher et al. performed a randomized controlled trial has compared hydrodilation to surgery with an arthroscopic capsular release and the
Read MoreIn a new study, 81% of patients had a reduction in pain and improvement in function with a single autologous MFAT procedure with Lipogems. Adipose tissue has been recognized as a reliable and potent source for
Read MoreHistorically, the term "trochanteric bursitis" was used to describe any pain around the outside or lateral hip. However, trochanteric bursae in patients with lateral hip pain is uncommon. Lateral hip pain is now
Read MoreGluteal tendinopathy and trochanteric bursitis (i.e. hip bursitis) are used to describe pain over the side of the hip. In most cases the pain is not bursitis, and is thought to be related to the gluteus medius and/or
Read MoreA recent study by Van Genechten et al. evaluated the short-term clinical effect of a single intra-articular autologous MFAT injection with Lipogems. When patients with bone marrow lesions on MRI were excluded, the
Read MoreTRICARE has approved a provisions program to cover Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections for mild to moderate chronic osteoarthritis of the knee and lateral epicondylitis, also known as "tennis elbow".
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