- Podcast
- 01/06/2021
- UK
BJJ Podcast with Specialty Editor for Shoulder, Duncan Tennent – Highlights from the Past Year
Description
In this engaging podcast episode hosted by Andrew Duckworth, listeners are welcomed to a discussion centered around recent advancements and research in shoulder surgery. The episode features insights from Professor Duncan Tennent, a renowned Specialty Editor for Shoulder at the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJJ). Throughout the conversation, Tennent reflects on the significant changes in clinical practice and research trends over the past year, particularly in light of the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The discussion delves into two recent podcast episodes focusing on specific studies related to shoulder surgery. The first highlights a randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigating the effects of percutaneous bone channeling on rotator cuff repair, which ultimately finds no significant difference in healing rates between the treatment and control groups. Tennent emphasizes the importance of honest reporting in clinical research, celebrating the study's commitment to transparency despite its disappointing results.
Following this, they explore a big data study from Scotland that examines trends in arthroscopic subacromial decompression, revealing a gradual decline in the procedure's numbers and suggesting a correlated change in clinical practice attitudes towards shoulder surgeries.
The final focus shifts to a retrospective study from a center in Nice, investigating the risk factors for recurrent shoulder instability post-repair. Tennent elucidates how establishing these risk factors can refine surgical indications and improve patient outcomes.
Throughout the episode, Tennent discusses the future of shoulder surgery, identifying key areas for research, including advancements in biologics for cuff repairs and a more nuanced approach to managing shoulder instability. The podcast concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage with the research papers discussed, fostering a conversation around the evolving landscape of shoulder surgery.
Specialties
Paper Links
https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/full/10.1302/0301-620X.103B4.BJJ-2019-0736.R2https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/full/10.1302/0301-620X.103B1.BJJ-2020-0011.R2
https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/full/10.1302/0301-620X.102B3.BJJ-2019-0752.R2#:~:text=During%20the%20study%20period%20the,occurred%20between%202017%20and%202018.