Is rotator cuff degeneration the result of genetics or a consequence of overuse of the shoulder?
A medical research study offers evidence that genetics is more significant than overuse of the shoulder joint in the development…
Category: Medical Research
What’s new in foot and ankle surgery for workers’ compensation?
Workers’ compensation administrators and claims professionals encounter numerous and various questions related to foot and ankle claims. Should a request…
Why the ‘frozen shoulder’?
On August 5, 2015, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery reported a study performed by Yusuke Ueda and his…
Study suggests frequent exacerbations do not contribute to permanent worsening of COPD in former smokers
Do acute exacerbations cause permanent worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? A recent study suggests frequent moderate exacerbations (worsening…
I cannot hear you, my hands are numb!
Hand numbness and pain due to use of vibratory tools and hearing loss caused by noise exposure are typical occupational…