Main description:

A reader-friendly overview of fundamentals in shoulder pathology and treatment from renowned experts!

Shoulder problems comprise a significant percentage of orthopaedic practice, including trauma and sports related injuries. Synopsis of Shoulder Surgery by Uma Srikumaran and esteemed contributors provides a concise, well-rounded perspective on the surgical and nonsurgical management of a wide array of shoulder disorders.

The opening chapters lay a solid foundation of knowledge, covering anatomy, physical examination of the shoulder, surgical approaches to the shoulder, imaging, and the use of diagnostic and therapeutic injections. Subsequent chapters succinctly discuss management of a comprehensive range of shoulder conditions, organized by the underlying type of pathology. The final chapters provide insightful pearls on shoulder rehabilitation and perioperative pain management.

Key Features

Concise summaries of common shoulder pathologies and treatment options
Discussion of core procedures for rotator cuff disease, frozen shoulder, instability, osteoarthritis, clavicle and proximal humerus fractures, and thoracic outlet syndrome
The easy-to-digest bulleted format and wealth of illustrations enhance understanding of diverse shoulder problems and techniques
Succinct presentation allows for quick review and use for board examination preparation

This is a must-have resource for orthopedic surgeons in training and advanced allied health personnel. Shoulder surgeons, physician assistants, and front line providers such as primary care and emergency room physicians will also find this book to be a useful resource.

This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Shoulder Anatomy

Chapter 2 Complications in Shoulder Arthroscopy

Chapter 3 Surgical Approaches to the Shoulder

Chapter 4 Shoulder-Spine Syndrome

Chapter 5 Shoulder Imaging

Chapter 6 Ultrasound of the Shoulder

Chapter 7 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injections

Chapter 8 Rotator Cuff Disease

Chapter 9 Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Single-Row, Double-Row, and Transosseous-Equivalent Repair

Chapter 10 Rotator Cuff Reconstruction

Chapter 11 Frozen Shoulder

Chapter 12 Anterior Shoulder Instability

Chapter 13 Posterior Shoulder Instability

Chapter 14 Shoulder Stabilization Procedures

Chapter 15 Osteoarthritis

Chapter 16 Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Chapter 17 Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Chapter 18 Clavicle Fracture

Chapter 19 Proximal Humerus Fractures

Chapter 20 Scapular Winging

Chapter 21 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Chapter 22 Perioperative Pain Management for Shoulder Surgery