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Episode 3: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 1

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Today's shoulder and elbow edition examines six key studies addressing common clinical scenarios. We review a randomized controlled trial comparing PRP versus corticosteroids for partial rotator cuff tears, analyze whether high-grade chondral defects affect repair outcomes, compare conservative versus operative management strategies, identify risk factors for retears, examine geriatric fracture complications, and evaluate treatment approaches for pediatric shoulder instability.

  1. "The efficacy of platelet-rich plasma compared to corticosteroids for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears: a randomized controlled trial." — Guity MR et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101409
  2. "Grade III and IV glenohumeral chondral defects do not portend worse patient-reported outcomes at 2 years after rotator cuff repair." — Sherman NC et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.09.006
  3. "Conservative Management Versus Arthroscopic Repair for Symptomatic Partial-Thickness Supraspinatus Tears: A Prospective Comparative Analytical Study." — Khanna P et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102351
  4. "Risk factors for postoperative retears in patients with small to medium tears following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair." — Nishida K et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101610
  5. "Geriatric-Typical Characteristic Complexes Predict Short-Term Outcome of Proximal Humeral Fractures in Geriatric Patients." — Happe JP et al., Clin Interv Aging — https://doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S562164
  6. "Conservative Versus Operative Management of Pediatric Isolated Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." — Khoshaba R et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101704
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