2014 Medical Reference Catalogue

ORTHOPAEDICS, PHYSICAL MEDICINE, REHABILITATION & SPORTS MEDICINE

Thomas P. Sculco, MD Surgeon-in-Chief and Korein- Wilson Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery; Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Hospital for Special Surgery Orthopaedic Manual

Controversies in Shoulder Instability Christopher C. Dodson, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University; Assistant Team Physician, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia, PA

October 2013 / Hardcover Approx. 688 pp. / Approx. 434 lllus. 9780781764674

December 2013 / Hardcover Approx. 440 pp. / Approx. 465 lllus. 9781451175585

DESCRIPTION

Shoulder instability can result from a variety of causes—including bone loss, lesions, and trauma, particularly repetitive motion injuries associated with sports. This practical resource addresses the full scope of shoulder injury diagnosis and management—from anatomy and natural history, to injury classification and both surgical and nonsurgical management options.

DESCRIPTION

Prepare yourself for the challenges of orthopaedic surgery…With guidance from one of the world’s leading hospitals! Created by residents and attending physicians at New York's Hospital for Special Surgery, this manual is a practical, concise, reference for orthopaedic residents. The book’s content is drawn from Hospital for Special Surgery residency lectures, attendings' teaching points, and leading textbooks and journal articles.

FEATURES

f f Emphasis on current controversies allows readers to weigh opposing viewpoints and choose the best management strategy for first-time dislocators, multi-directional shoulder instability, stabilization of injuries in a contact athlete, management of SLAP tears, treatment of shoulder injuries in the elderly, and more! f f Multiple techniques are presented for key disorders allowing readers to select the most appropriate management strategy for each patient. f f Step-by-step coverage of each procedure ensures proper technique, minimizes error, optimizes results, and reduces post-surgical recovery times. f f Helpful illustrations highlight key concepts from the text.

FEATURES

f f Rotation-based organization—including general/basic science, arthroplasty, fractures, pediatrics, tumors, sports, spine, foot and ankle, and hand—delivers need-to-know information in a format that’s easy to navigate. f f Authoritative perspectives from clinicians at one of the leading orthopaedic programs in the United States let you benefit from the experience of internationally acclaimed practitioners. f f Abundant photographs and illustrations clarify both specific pathologic features and surgical techniques. f f User-friendly design allows you to access essential information quickly.

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