Baseball is good for the soul, as any avid fan will tell you, but it can be hard on the joints.
Rotator cuff tears
How Bone Substitute Materials Support Joint Repair
Injectable bone substitutes can play an important role in some orthopedic procedures. For patients who require surgery to repair joint problems such as rotator cuff tears and knee reconstruction, these products reinforce bone strength, giving surgeons secure locations for anchoring hardware, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes such as a return to their active lifestyles. […]
Rotator Cuff Tears: What are they and how are they treated?
You use it when you throw a baseball, paint a ceiling, and lift a barbell over your head: the rotator cuff. It’s a collection of four muscles and attached tendons that anchor your upper arm bone – the humerus – into the shoulder socket. A painful tear can sideline an athlete or limit a person’s […]