Disorders of the Rotator Cuff and Biceps Tendon The Surgeon's Guide to Comprehensive Management

<p>With a concise, expert focus on one of today's hottest topics in shoulder surgery, <i>Disorders of the Rotator Cuff and Biceps Tendon</i> provides <b>thorough, up-to-date coverage of all aspects of this fast-changing area</b>. This unique volume covers everything from physical examination and imaging workup to state-of-the-art treatment methodologies and clinical indications for operative techniques. Designed with the clinician in mind, it offers a comprehensive, well-illustrated approach in an easy-to-read format, supplemented by surgical videos created by leaders in the field.</p><ul> <li>Expert contributing authors describe every procedural step in a logical, methodical manner, offering <b>clinical and technical pearls from personal experience</b>.</li> <p> <li>Surgical techniques are <b>written with the general orthopaedist in mind</b> and include an emphasis on transitioning to all-arthroscopic techniques.</li> <p> <li>Coverage <b>includes non-operative care</b>, including an emphasis on rotator cuff and proximal biceps rehabilitation techniques, injections, and modalities.</li> <p> <li>Expert discussions include <b>advanced arthroscopic rotator cuff repair techniques</b>, revision surgery, and arthroplasty (hemiarthroplasty, total shoulder, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty) for failed cuff repair.</li> <b> <p> <li>Unique!</b> Includes <b>salvage reconstruction techniques</b> including tendon transfers, biologic patches, and emerging technologies. </li> <b> <p> <li>More than 1100 high-quality illustrations</b> include both original artwork and clinical photographs that accurately depict important aspects of each procedure for surgical management.</li> <p> <li>Before each surgical technique, <b>quick-reference text boxes in bulleted format</b> present guidelines for arriving at the associated diagnosis.</li> <p> <li>Ideal for orthopaedic surgeons, fellows, residents, and students in orthopaedic surgery as well as physical therapists, physician assistants and athletic trainers.</li> <b> <li>Enhanced eBook version included with purchase</b>, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.</li></ul>