Tag: risk factors

Predictors of failure after conservative treatment of symptomatic partial-thickness rotator cuff tear.

Dorien Borms, New in

Conservative treatment is considered as the first-line treatment for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCT) while surgical treatment is generally indicated in patients with failure of conservative treatment for 3-6 months and in younger patients with a traumatic tear. Although more research is needed concerning (the effectiveness) of conservative treatment management, it could be interesting for […]

February 20, 2020

Who will redislocate his/her shoulder? Predicting recurrent instability following a first traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation

Ann Cools, New in

The incidence of a traumatic shoulder dislocation is 23/100 000 persons/year with a recurrence rate from 26% up to 92%. Incidence of a first time traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation (FTASD) is higher in contact sports, and recurrence rate depends upon risk factors that may be modifiable (such as activity level) or non-modifiable (such as age […]

January 10, 2020