The Shoulder Surgery Update: Innovations and Insights
Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics | Vol 10 | Issue 1 | January-June 2025 | page: 48-52 | Clevio Desouza, Nicholas Antao
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13107/jcorth.2025.v10i01.716
Open Access License: CC BY-NC 4.0
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2025; The Author(s).
Submitted Date: 25 March 2025, Review Date: 26 april 2025, Accepted Date: 16 May 2025 & Published Date: 30 Jun 2025
Author: Clevio Desouza [1,2], Nicholas Antao [1]
[1] Department of Orthopaedics, Holy Spirit Hospital, Mumbai, India,
[2] Centre for Bone and Joint, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai, India
Address of Correspondence
Dr. Clevio Desouza,
Centre for Bone and Joint, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai, India.
E-mail: ceviod@gmail.com
Abstract
This comprehensive update on shoulder surgery highlights recent advancements in managing shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthroplasty, and adhesive capsulitis. It highlights the evolution of surgical techniques, non-operative interventions, and biologic augmentation approaches. Innovations in rotator cuff repair include biologic solutions, such as platelet-rich plasma, while advancements in arthroplasty focus on tailored rehabilitation and infection control strategies. Adhesive capsulitis management now incorporates novel injection techniques and surgical options for refractory cases. This summary underscores the ongoing development of individualized treatment protocols, which are essential for optimizing patient outcomes and addressing the diverse challenges in shoulder surgery.
Keywords: Shoulder instability, Rotator cuff, Biologic augmentation, Shoulder arthroplasty, Adhesive capsulitis.
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