Disorders of the Shoulder: Sports Injuries

Of the nearly 8 million shoulder injuries treated annually in the United States, almost half are rotator cuff repairs and most of these injuries are treated by orthopedic sports medicine specialists. Therefore, it is essential that today""s orthopedists specializing in sports medicine have a solid understanding of the most commonly performed shoulder repair procedures. This volume in the Disorders of the Shoulder set covers the full spectrum of shoulder procedures including open and arthroscopic procedures.

- Comprehensive coverage helps maximize diagnostic accuracy, broaden treatment options, optimize procedural performance, and improve patient outcomes.
- Material on both adult and adolescent problems prepares readers to treat patients across the lifespan.
- Broad scope prepares readers for the diagnostic and management challenges of SLAP Tears, Anterior and Posterior Instability, Rotator Cuff Repairs, Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries, and more!
- Sport-specific information helps readers address the specific shoulder injuries most commonly associated with various sports.
- Tips on return to activity following treatment help players get back in the game safely, while minimizing the risk for reinjury.

CONTENTS:
PART I: Introduction
1. The Athlete?s Shoulder: Injury Patterns and Evaluation
2. Anatomy and Biomechanics of Sports Injuries
3. Imaging of the Sports Injury: Indications and Findings
4. Shoulder Motion and Sports-Specific Rehabilitation
5. Arthroscopy Shoulder Surgery: Anatomy, Setup, and Equipment
PART II: Glenohumeral Instability and Labral Tears
6. Shoulder Instability: Classification and Diagnosis
7. SLAP Tears: Diagnosis and Management
8. Anterior Shoulder Instability?Open Repairs
9. Anterior Shoulder Instability?Arthroscopic Repair
10. Posterior Instability: Open Repairs
11. Posterior Instability: Arthroscopic Repairs
12. Multidirectional Instability
13. Evaluation and Classification of Failed Instability Repair
14. The Role of the Arthroscope in Revision Instability Surgery
15. Surgical Management of Instability with Bone Loss
16. Surgical Management of Glenohumeral Instability with Soft-Tissue Deficiency
PART III: Rotator Cuff and Biceps Tendon
17. Rotator Cuff Tears: Classification and Diagnosis