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New technique uses the principles of mortise and tenon joints for repair of unstable shoulders

New technique uses the principles of mortise and tenon joints for repair of unstable shoulders

Surgical techniques to treat recurrent shoulder instability are effective but prone to non-union of bone grafts held in place by screws alone. A study published online by The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery suggests that a new technique – borrowing a design used for centuries in Chinese architecture and woodworking – can provide an effective approach to shoulder stabilization.

Source: ICJR

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