Rotator Cuff Deficiency of the Shoulder is the essential guide to recognizing rotator cuff defects and selecting the operative and nonoperative treatments that will achieve the best functional outcomes for patients. Leading experts in the field present the current knowledge of biomechanics, etiology, prevalence, natural history, and the classification of rotator cuff tears, indications, contraindications, and treatment options for them.
Highlights:
Clinical insights from an international team of
authorities on rotator cuff deficiency
Complete coverage of disease manifestations within
the spectrum of the rotator cuff deficiency
Descriptions of the examination, imaging, and
surgical techniques, with valuable explanations of the scientific rationale
behind the various approaches and therapeutic guidelines
Discussions of the newest innovations including
tissue scaffolding, arthroscopic approaches, conventional shoulder
arthroplasty, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty
Recommendations for managing special situations and
circumstances, such as revision surgery and patients with bone loss, and
guidance for handling complications when they occur
More than 300 radiographs and illustrations that
demonstrate key concepts
This book is a single-volume reference containing the
fundamental principles and techniques for all specialists involved in shoulder
therapy and reconstruction, including orthopaedists, sports medicine and trauma specialists, and residents in those specialties.
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN: 1588905063
Posted on: 2/23/2017
Format: Pdf
Page Count: 200 Pages
Author: Mark A Frankle,:
