shoulder pain pumpsIntra-Articular Pain Pumps Can Result in Permanent Damage to Shoulder Cartilage

The use of intra-articular pain pump catheters following shoulder surgery appears to cause permanent cartilage damage, according to a study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. The damage, called postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis, is a life-changing injury that can result in substantial pain and significantly limit the use of the shoulder. An intra-articular pain pump catheter is a tiny, flexible plastic tube that is implanted in the shoulder joint during surgery. The pump most often stays in place for …

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