Book description
Praise for this book:
[Five stars]
Well organized...thorough...The authors are world renowned
experts...This excellent book is extremely useful for
surgeons...Compared to more comprehensive texts, this book offers
superior detail on the procedure of shoulder
arthroplasty.--Doody's Review
Shoulder Arthroplasty: Complex Issues in the Primary and Revision Setting
assembles the clinical knowledge of leading orthopedic surgeons
treating patients with arthritic shoulders. The book presents practical
approaches to surgically managing each type of arthritis, the challenges
of revision surgery, and related complications during and following
surgery. Chapters provide thorough descriptions of the physical
examination, imaging, diagnosis, indications, surgical treatment,
nonoperative treatments, therapeutic options, and outcomes. Features:
Comprehensive discussion addressing everything from the latest
techniques for arthroplasty to alternatives to total shoulder replacement
Recommendations about how to avoid and manage common complications
including infection, nonunion, malunion, instability, aseptic
loosening, and soft tissue complications such as rotator cuff tears,
impingement syndromes, and lesions
Important coverage on the treatment of young arthritic patients
This book is an essential reference for orthopedic surgeons, general
surgeons, and residents in these specialties. "This text provides
an intimate look at a specific joint surgery, shoulder arthroplasty...an
excellent resource for describing the surgical procedure to the patient
and sets the stage for understanding the constraints and indications for
rehabilitation."--Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical
Therapy_x000D_ _x000D_ "[Five stars] Well
organized...thorough...The authors are world renowned experts in the
field...This excellent book is extremely useful...Compared to more
comprehensive texts, this book offers superior detail on the procedure
of shoulder arthroplasty."--Doody's Review Assistant Attending
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery, and Assistant
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell
University, New York, NY, USA Associate Professor of Orthopaedic
Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
