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July 29, 2010  
rotatorcufftreatment Rotator Cuff Injuries Treatable, But Evidence Is Unclear Whether Surgery Is Preferable
Rotator Cuff Injuries Treatable, But Evidence Is Unclear Whether Surgery Is Preferable
Rotator Cuff Injuries Treatable, But Evidence Is Unclear Whether Surgery Is Preferable
According to a new comparative effectiveness report published by HHS' AHRQ, it is unclear which treatment option - surgery or nonsurgical treatments such as exercise or medication - is best for rotator cuff injuries.
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Shoulder Arthritis? What Patients Need To Know Before Treatment
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has approved and released an evidence-based clinical practice guideline on "The Treatment of Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis." This major joint in the shoulder - the ball and socket joint - is sometimes affected by osteoarthritis, causing pain, loss of function, and reduced quality of life.
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David Toms has withdrawn from the British Open to rest an ailing right shoulder.
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