Thomas Youm MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

08/25/2025

8 Tips for Healthy Bones.

It’s a fact of life: As you age, your bones become thinner and lose their density. Fortunately, you can take steps early on to strengthen your bone health and prevent osteopenia (bone thinning) and osteoporosis (late-stage bone loss). Bone health starts with proper nutrition, exercise and healthy ...

08/18/2025

Synovial fluid protein levels may predict osteochondral allograft transplantation outcomes.

Elevated levels of synovial fluid proteins may be associated with poor outcomes after osteochondral allograft transplantation. Synovial fluid protein levels may be used as a biomarker to predict outcomes.

08/11/2025

Over-the-top triangular fibrocartilage complex repair may be viable option for instability.

The triangular fibrocartilage complex is a critical structure in the wrist that provides stability to the distal radioulnar joint. Injury to the foveal attachment of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) at the distal ulnar head often disrupts the deep fibers of the dorsal and volar radioulna...

08/04/2025

Chlorhexidine irrigation during TSA may decrease rates of positive deep C. acnes cultures.

Patients who received subcutaneous 0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate antisepsis during primary total shoulder arthroplasty had a significantly decreased rate of positive deep cultures of Cutibacterium acnes, according to a study.

07/28/2025

10 types of exercise to try with arthritis of the knee.

Exercises for knee arthritis, such as leg lifts, can strengthen the muscles around the knee joint and help a person stay active. Swimming and elliptical training are also suitable options.

07/25/2025

Global research hotspots of stem cell therapy for rotator cuff injuries: A bibliometric and visualized analysis.

Stem cell therapy for rotator cuff injuries is a rapidly evolving field. Our analysis provides valuable insights into research trends and future directions, highlighting the potential of regenerative medicine and the necessity for collaborative efforts to advance this promising therapeutic approach.

07/23/2025

How tennis takes a toll: The leg and foot injuries players need to watch out for.

Tennis demands explosive movement like lunges, pivots, sprints and sudden stops. Every serve starts with a push from the toes. Every rally shifts weight between the heel and forefoot. Unlike sports with linear movement, like sprinting, tennis places constant multi-directional stress on the feet and....

07/18/2025

Combined arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with mesenchymal stem cell augmentation shows similar functional outcomes but a higher structural integrity rate compared with isolated repair: a meta-analysis of comparative studies.

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) has guaranteed satisfactory outcomes but remains associated with a significant rate of tendon-bone healing failure. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been tested as a promising cell-based therapy for rotator cuff tear (RCT). MSC augmentation has been proposed....

07/15/2025

Medial Meniscus Root Tears: Management With Single-Tunnel Repair and Meniscus Centralization.

Meniscus root tears (MRTs) are radial tears located near the anterior or posterior meniscotibial attachment, which are often underdiagnosed and associated with accelerated knee osteoarthritis (OA). Medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs), frequently observed in middle-aged women, lead to alter...

07/11/2025

Biologic Therapies in the Management of Sports-Related Tendon and Ligament Injuries: A Narrative Review.

Sports-related tendon and ligament injuries are common among athletes and active individuals, often resulting in prolonged recovery and compromised performance. Traditional management strategies, including physiotherapy and surgical repair, may not yield optimal outcomes, prompting growing interest....

07/07/2025

Are Topical Anti-Inflammatory Creams Worth the Rub?

Chronic pain and inflammation can really take a toll on your physical and mental health. Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) can help reduce pain and inflammation. But they also carry certain risks for cardiovascular and kidney issues, stroke, bleedi...

07/04/2025

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