Main description:

A representation of the skills and expertise of leading surgeons in the field, this reference serves as a step-by-step instructional resource on arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder and elbow. With full-color illustrations throughout, each chapter focuses on specific techniques and will contain strategies to enhance recovery, reduce patient pain, and provide improved function over traditional surgical procedures.

Contents:

MINIMALLY INVASIVE SHOULDER SURGERY: BASIC TECHNIQUES. Basic Set-up: Beach Chair and Lateral Decubitus Positioning. Diagnostic Arthroscopy. Knot Tying Techniques. MINIMALLY INVASIVE SHOULDER SURGERY: IMPINGEMENT AND THE AC JOINT. Arthroscopic Acromioplasty. Arthroscopic Distal Clavicle Resection.
Arthroscopic Treatment of Calcific Tendinitis. MINIMALLY INVASIVE SHOULDER SURGERY: INSTABILITY. Arthroscopic Anterior Instability Repair. Arthroscopic Posterior Instability Repair. Arthroscopic Multidirectional Instability Repair. Arthroscopic SLAP Repair.
Arthroscopic Rotator Interval Closure. MINIMALLY INVASIVE SHOULDER SURGERY - BICEPS, ARTHRITIS, OTHER. Arthroscopic Glenoidplasty and Debridement. Arthroscopic Capsular Release. Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis. Arthroscopic Treatment of Para-labral Cysts. Arthroscopic Treatment of Inflammatory Synovitis and Tumors. MINIMALLY INVASIVE SHOULDER SURGERY: ROTATOR CUFF. Evaluation and Tear Recognition of the Rotator Cuff. Equipment and Tools for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Arthroscopic Mobilization And Releases of the Rotator Cuff. Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Single Row.
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Double Row. Arthroscopic Subscapularis Repair. Arthroscopic Partial Rotator Cuff Repair-Convert to Full Tear. Arthroscopic Repair of Partial Thickness RCT Repair In-Situ. MINIMALLY INVASIVE ELBOW SURGERY: SETUP AND DIAGNOSIS. Fundamental Elbow Anatomy. Basic Set-Up: Patient Positioning, Anatomy and Portal Placement. Diagnostic Arthroscopy. MINIMALLY INVASIVE ELBOW SURGERY: BASIC PROCEDURES. Lateral Epicondylitis. Loose Body Removal and Plica Syndrome.
Arthroscopic Management of Valgus Extension Overload. MINIMALLY INVASIVE ELBOW SURGERY - ADVANCED PROCEDURES. Arthroscopic Capsular Release. Osteocapsular Arthroplasty. Arthroscopic Medial Epicondylectomy. Arthroscopic Fracture Management