The shoulder

"Significantly revised and updated, the new edition of this highly regarded reference on the shoulder continues to impress. A multitude of leading international authorities-30% new to this 4th edition-present today's most comprehensive, in-depth view of the current state of shoulder practice, all in a beautifully illustrated, full-color 2-volume masterwork. They deliver the most up-to-date coverage of shoulder function and dysfunction, along with practical approaches for patient evaluation and balanced discussions of treatment alternatives-open and arthroscopic, surgical and nonsurgical. Greatly expanded and visually enhanced coverage of arthroscopy, as well as many new chapters, provide expert guidance on the latest minimally invasive approaches. New "Critical Points" summary boxes highlight key technical tips and pearls, and two DVDs deliver new videos that demonstrate how to perform open and arthroscopic procedures. And now, as an Expert Consult title, this thoroughly updated 4th edition comes with access to the complete fully searchable contents online, as well as videos of arthroscopic procedures from the DVDs-enabling you to consult it rapidly from any computer with an Internet connection."--Publisher's website.

Developmental anatomy of the shoulder and anatomy of the glenohumeral joint -- Gross anatomy of the shoulder -- Congenital anomalies and variational anatomy of the shoulder -- Clinical evaluation of shoulder problems -- Radiographic evaluation of shoulder problems -- Biomechanics of the shoulder -- Effectiveness evaluation of the shoulder -- Anesthesia for shoulder procedures -- Fractures of the proximal humerus -- Fractures of the scapula -- Fractures of the clavicle -- Disorders of the acromioclavicular joint -- Disorders of the sternoclavicular joint -- Sepsis of the shoulder: molecular mechanisms and pathogenesis -- Fractures, dislocations, and acquired problems of the shoulder in children -- Glenohumeral instability -- Rotator cuff -- Evaluation and management of failed rotator cuff surgery -- Complications of shoulder arthroscopy -- Shoulder arthroscopy -- General principles -- Arthroscopic treatment of shoulder instability -- Arthroscopic management of rotator cuff disease -- Acromioclavicular joint arthritis and instability -- Arthroscopic treatment of shoulder stiffness and calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff -- Arthroscopic management of arthritic and prearthritic co…