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Responsible for lifting and rotating the arm, the rotator cuff is comprised of
the muscles and tendons surrounding the top of the upper arm bone, holding it
in the shoulder joint." Initial
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results can be further enhanced with an
arthrogram - the use of intra-articular fluid in the X-ray procedure - to more
accurately confirm the diagnosis and manage the injury.

Surgical approaches
Both experts noted the arthroscope has advanced the management of shoulder
injuries, most notably all forms of rotator cuff tears and instability with
labral injury.

Non-surgical options
Repetitive-use athletes, such as throwers and tennis players, often
experience degeneration of the shoulder without an instability complaint -
noting only pain as their main symptom as the rotator cuff and labrum fail -
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CHICAGO, Shoulder injuries - such as rotator cuff
tears and labral (cartilage at the edge of the shoulder socket) injury - are
second nature to professional and amateur athletes involved in contact sports. During the 73rd Annual Meeting of the American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a panel of orthopaedic sports medicine
experts discussed the latest approaches to shoulder repair in all types of
athletes who participate in high-impact or collision (contact) sports. "Some people try other relief
methods like ultrasound, shock-wave therapy, acupuncture and topical solvents;
but there's little or no scientific proof that these actually work. "In addition to maintaining participation, all
athletes - regardless of their skill level - must practice good techniques and
build coordination, muscle balance and strength. An advocate for improved patient care, the
Academy is participating in the Bone and Joint Decade ( http://www.

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"Football players may experience shoulder instability or torn
ligaments," he explained, "and baseball pitchers can suffer from internal
impingement , resulting in stiffness, pain and even rotator cuff injury. Romeo explained.
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"Athletes in
collision sports have higher velocity impact injuries in contrast with
throwing sports athletes who experience repetitive stresses," said Russell F. Romeo.

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Orthopaedic surgeons are using less invasive arthroscopic techniques for
rotator cuff tears in both repetitive-use and collision athletes. "Professionals have highly conditioned bodies, so if they have a
very small rotator cuff tear, it may significantly affect their
performance," he explained. After registering, click the "Live
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Encore Medical Corporation is a diversified orthopedic device company that
develops, manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of high quality
orthopedic devices, including surgical implants, sports medicine equipment and
products for orthopedic rehabilitation, pain management and physical therapy.

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Romeo explained. Warren added.

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"These extreme impacts can
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"MRIs provide information on the exact location and extent of the injury,
such as how many tendons are torn," Dr. For more information, visit http://www.

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The best approach to prevent further injury is through proper strength
conditioning.
Orthopaedic surgeons and the Academy are the authoritative sources of
information for patients and the general public on musculoskeletal conditions,
treatments and related issues.

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Davidson, Chief Executive Officer of Encore Medical
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to reduce our indebtedness and focus additional resources on the continued
growth of our core surgical implant and orthopedic rehabilitation product
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Romeo emphasized the difference between professional and amateur
athletes. The Academy 's Annual Meeting is being held March 22-26, 2006 at
McCormick Place in Chicago.

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Diagnosing shoulder problems
"Shoulder problems are best diagnosed by understanding the patient's
injury history and a physical examination," said Dr. Warren, arthroscopy is particularly useful for throwers; it decreases
trauma to the shoulder and avoids chronic loss of joint motion, allowing them
to regain throwing velocity to a greater degree.

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"Then, diagnosis
is all but certain 75 percent or more of the time.

Injury prevention
Both orthopaedic surgeons said that depending on the type of shoulder
injury and treatment method used, rehabilitation could take between four
months to one year before participation can resume. The
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" MRIs also help
evaluate combination injuries difficult to find on examination, such as labral
and rotator cuff tears in overhead-throwing athletes.
"Complications - like infection, nerve injury or deltoid detachment,
stiffness, tendon and muscle damage - are significantly reduced with
arthroscopic surgery. "People must train for a sport on a regular basis to avoid
injury," stressed Dr. Interested investors may listen to the presentation live
via webcast beginning at 11:15 AM Pacific Time, on Thursday, March 10,
2005, by logging onto the JPM website at
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Based in Austin, Texas, Encore's products are used by orthopedic surgeons,
physicians, therapists, athletic trainers and other healthcare professionals
to treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions resulting from degenerative
diseases, deformities , traumatic events and sports-related injuries, and our
non-invasive medical devices and related accessories are primarily used by
patients for at-home physical therapy.

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But thanks to new surgical techniques and non-operative advancements in
shoulder care, orthopaedic surgeons are helping sidelined sports enthusiasts
get back into the game. "Arthroscopic techniques offer less pain, easier
rehabilitation, faster return to regular activities, and similar or better
final results than open surgery for the same diagnosis ," Dr."
Cleary Oxford + Associates served as the financial advisor to Encore
Medical.
These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially
from any forward-looking statements made herein.

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While football, rugby and hockey participants are prone to shoulder
dislocations , baseball players - or people involved in repetitive activity
sports - can experience rotator cuff tears and degeneration.
Warren, MD, surgeon-in-chief emeritus and professor of orthopaedics at the
Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. "On the other hand, it may take amateurs longer
to realize they have an injury and may have higher potential for
rehabilitation since their muscles may not be as conditioned."
An orthopaedic surgeon is a physician with extensive training in the
diagnosis and non-surgical as well as surgical treatment of the
musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles
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Romeo, MD, associate professor in the department
of orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, athletes in high-
impact or collision sports are susceptible to a variety of common shoulder
injuries. "Based on the amount
of muscle remaining or atrophied, we can better assess the prognosis for
recovery and counsel the patient regarding treatment options. Romeo stated."
Evaluation and alterations in throwing techniques may significantly improve a
thrower's complaints, Dr.
The experts noted that bracing candidates include non-throwing athletes,
players with a mid-season injury or those with a non-dominant arm injury.
With more than 29,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons ( http: //www. Through our Orthopedic Rehabilitation Division, Encore is a leading
manufacturer and distributor of orthopedic rehabilitation equipment in the
United States.