Background Platelet‐rich therapies are being used increasingly in the treatment of
musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries such as ligament, muscle and tendon tears and tendinopathies. …

Background Shoulder pain is a very common symptom. Disorders of the rotator cuff tendons
due to wear or tear are among the most common causes of shoulder pain and disability. …

Background Dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint is one of the most common shoulder
injuries in a sport‐active population. The question of whether surgery should be used remains …

Background Impingement is a common cause of shoulder pain. Impingement mechanisms
may occur subacromially (under the coraco‐acromial arch) or internally (within the shoulder …

Background Clavicle fractures are common, accounting for 2.6% to 4% of all fractures.
Eighty per cent of clavicle fractures are located in the middle third of the clavicle. Although …

Background Clavicle (collarbone) fractures account for around 4% of all fractures. Most (76%)
clavicle fractures involve the middle‐third section of the clavicle. Treatment of these …

Background This review covers two conditions: acute clavicle fractures and non‐union resulting
from failed fracture healing. Clavicle (collarbone) fractures account for around 4% of all …

Background Trigger finger is a common clinical disorder, characterised by pain and catching
as the patient flexes and extends digits because of disproportion between the diameter of …

Background: There has been an increase in interest in the use of biological therapies in
orthopaedic conditions such as knee osteoarthritis. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is one of these …

Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are frequently treated with surgical
reconstruction with grafts, frequently patella tendon or hamstrings. Interference screws are often …