Rotator Cuff Deficiency of the Shoulder

Essential guide to recognizing rotator cuff defects selecting the operative and nonoperative treatments
Clinical insights from an international team of authorities on rotator cuff deficiency
Complete coverage of disease manifestations within the spectrum of the rotator cuff deficiency
More than 300 radiographs and illustrations that demonstrate key concepts.

The latest treatment strategies for managing rotator cuff deficiency

Rotator Cuff Deficiency of the Shoulder is the essential guide to recognizing rotator cuff defects and selecting the operative and nonoperative treatments that will achieve the best functional outcomes for patients. Leading experts in the field present the current knowledge of biomechanics, etiology, prevalence, natural history, and the classification of rotator cuff tears, indications, contraindications, and treatment options for them.

Highlights:

- Clinical insights from an international team of authorities on rotator cuff deficiency- Complete coverage of disease manifestations within the spectrum of the rotator cuff deficiency- Descriptions of the examination, imaging, and surgical techniques, with valuable explanations of the scientific rationale behind the various approaches and therapeutic guidelines- Discussions of the newest innovations including tissue scaffolding, arthroscopic approaches, conventional shoulder arthroplasty, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty- Recommendations for managing special situations and circumstances, such as revision surgery and patients with bone loss, and guidance for handling complications when they occur- More than 300 radiographs and illustrations that demonstrate key concepts

This book is a single-volume reference containing the fundamental principles and techniques for all specialists involved in shoulder therapy and reconstruction, including orthopaedists, sports medicine and trauma specialists, and residents in those specialties.

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

1 Biomechanics of Pathophysiology and Repair of the Rotator Cuff Tears
2 Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
3 Classification of Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy
4 Arthroscopic Management of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
5 Muscle Transfers for the Treatment of the Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear
6 The Spectrum of Disease in the Rotator Cuff Deficient Shoulder
7 Hemiarthroplasty for Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy
8 Rationale and Biomechanics of the Reversed Shoulder Prosthesis: The American Experience
9 Rationale and Biomechanics of the Reversed Shoulder Prosthesis: The French Experience
10 Treating the Rotator Cuff Deficient Shoulder: The Lyon, France, Experience
11 Treating the Rotator Cuff Deficient Shoulder: The Mayo Clinic Experience
12 Treating the Rotator Cuff Deficient Shoulder: The Columbia University Experience
13 Treating the Rotator Cuff Deficient Shoulder: The Florida Orthopaedic Institute Experience
14 Tissue Engineering for the Ro tator Cuff Deficient Shoulder