Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair Using Biosynthetic Tissue Reinforcement Patch: A Case Series Experience.

Diaphragmatic hernias are commonly encountered by general surgeons. However, repair is often fraught with complications and recurrence. The use of extracellular matrix scaffolds for repair of damaged tissues through constructive remodeling is an effective surgical adjunct. Herein, we describe the repair of diaphragmatic hernias using GORE® BIO-A® Tissue Reinforcement patch in a series of patients.

Persistent Shoulder Pain Due to a Suprascapular Nerve Injury in the Setting of Trauma.

Suprascapular neuropathy is a rare cause of shoulder pain with an injury to the nerve intrinsically related to the anatomy and course of the suprascapular nerve. The common etiologies of a suprascapular nerve injury include repetitive overhead activity, rotator cuff pathology, and compression of the nerve at either the suprascapular or the spinoglenoid notch secondary to space-occupying lesions. Although uncommon, suprascapular nerve damage has been associated with scapular fractures previously. However, there is a scarcity of literature describing a suprascapular nerve injury as the etiology of persistent shoulder pain after trauma. We present the case of a 52-year-old male who was struck by a motor vehicle, suffered a scapular fracture, and developed persistent shoulder pain secondary to a suprascapular nerve injury diagnosed 15 months post trauma.