AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-Upper Extremity Injury, Treatment and Return to Sport

Upper Extremity Injury, Treatment and Return to Sport

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Video Summary

The transcript is summarizing a presentation on upper extremity injury treatment and return to sport after shoulder surgery. It highlights the increasing number of patients over age 65 seeking treatment for shoulder injuries, as the population ages. The importance of strength training for older individuals to reduce the risk of injury and prevent falls is emphasized. The video discusses common shoulder problems in aging athletes, such as rotator cuff tears and osteoarthritis, and examines the success rates of shoulder surgeries like rotator cuff repair and arthroplasty. Return rates and factors influencing return to sport are explored for various sports, including swimming and golf. The importance of allowing patients to participate in sports and self-select their activity level is emphasized. No credits are provided.

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Katherine Burns, MD

Keywords

shoulder surgery

aging athletes

rotator cuff tears

return to sport

strength training