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The shoulder

This 2-volume set is universally regarded as THE reference on the shoulder. Authored by a multitude of leading international orthopedic surgeons and scientists, it provides a comprehensive view of the current state of shoulder practice, along with a wealth of historical background information and bibliographical material. The 2nd Edition includes greatly expanded coverage of instability, the rotator cuff, and arthritis, plus a brand-new chapter on outcomes of shoulder surgery. Additionally, there is a CD-ROM that accompanies the book containing illustrative material not in the text
Print Book, English, ©1998
Saunders, Philadelphia, ©1998
Handbuch
2 volumes (xx, 1341, xxiv pages) : illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.)
9780721681344, 9780721681351, 9780721681368, 0721681344, 0721681352, 0721681360
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Online version:
V. 1. Developmental anatomy of the shoulder and anatomy of the glenohumeral joint
Gross anatomy of the shoulder
Congenital anomalies of the shoulder
Clinical evaluation of shoulder problems
X-ray evaluation of shoulder problems
Biomechanics of the shoulder
Anesthesia for shoulder procedures
Shoulder arthroscopy
Fractures of the proximal humerus
Scapula
Fractures of the clavicle
Disorders of the acromioclavicular joint
Disorders of the sternoclavicular joint
v. 2. Glenohumeral instability
Rotator cuff
Glenohumeral arthritis and its management
Neurologic problems
Calcifying tendinitis
Biceps tendon
Stiff shoulder
Muscle ruptures affecting the shoulder girdle
Tumors and related conditions
Sepsis of the shoulder: molecular mechanisms and pathogenesis
Amputations and prosthetic replacement
Shoulder in sports
Fractures, dislocations, and acquired problems of the shoulder in children
Occupational shoulder disorders
Effectiveness evaluation and the shoulder