Medical Reference Catalogue
61
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
FEATURES
FEATURES
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.
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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.
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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.
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Abundant photographs and illustrations clarify both specific
pathologic features and surgical techniques.
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User-friendly design allows you to access essential information
quickly.
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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!
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Multiple techniques are presented for key disorders allowing readers
to select the most appropriate management strategy for each patient.
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Step-by-step coverage of each procedure ensures proper technique,
minimizes error, optimizes results, and reduces post-surgical
recovery times.
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Helpful illustrations highlight key concepts from the text.
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.
ORTHOPAEDICS, PHYSICAL MEDICINE, REHABILITATION & SPORTS MEDICINE
