Management of the Unstable Shoulder : Arthroscopic and Open Repair

Management of the Unstable Shoulder: Arthroscopic and Open Repair presents orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, therapists, and trainers with state-of-the-art treatment options, such as anatomic repair and precise rehabilitation techniques that will then enable them to provide athletes with the best chance of returning to their sport. The text is accompanied by an instructive website to illustrate step by step techniques on performing arthroscopic and open repairs.

Sections Inside Include:

-Patient selection for choosing arthroscopy and open treatment options
-Treatment of athletes from high school to professional levels
-Illustrated techniques to treat the unstable shoulder
-Complex  situations in shoulder instability
-Revision surgery for the failed repair
-Rehabilitation of the athlete

Inside Management of the Unstable Shoulder: Arthroscopic and Open Repair, Dr. Jeffrey Abrams, along with 44 internationally recognized contributors, narrows in on why modern day arthroscopy has become an excellent examination to visualize and treat essential lessons associated with instability. Foreword section with contributions from Dr. James Andrews and Dr. Richard Hawkins provides insight on the management of the high profile athlete.

With vivid color images throughout the book and an instructive website on shoulder reconstruction, Management of the Unstable Shoulder: Arthroscopic and Open Repair is designed to provide the most up-to-date information on both arthroscopic and open techniques that a surgeon will need to properly repair an unstable shoulder. Here, you will find references to all of the modern day approaches to address complex situations that you may encounter in your community.

Management of the Unstable Shoulder: Arthroscopic and Open Repair is the ideal book for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, upper extremity surgeons, and those in training.