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Episode 52: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 8

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Today's shoulder and elbow edition examines four key clinical questions: the role of navigation technology in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, comparative diagnostic performance of ultrasound versus MRI for rotator cuff injuries, outcome differences between fracture and arthropathy indications for reverse shoulders, and risk factors for rotator cuff tear progression during nonoperative management. These studies provide practical insights for surgical planning, diagnostic strategy, patient counseling, and surveillance protocols.

  1. "The role of intraoperative navigation in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and its impact on clinical outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis." — Brian A et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100687
  2. "Comparative Analysis of Ultrasound and MRI in Diagnosing Rotator Cuff Injuries in a Tertiary Care Setting." — Pandya S et al., J Pharm Bioallied Sci — https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1527_25
  3. "Decreased clinical and functional outcomes following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures compared to rotator cuff arthropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis." — Yazdanpanah S et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100691
  4. "Risk factors for progression of supraspinatus tear size and fatty infiltration in nonsurgically treated rotator cuff tears." — Nakamura Y et al., JSES Rev Rep Tech — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100683
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