Presenting a logical, comprehensive approach to the patient with a massive rotator cuff tear, this book begins with the pathoanatomy and diagnostic work-up for this common injury, including imaging. Both non-operative and operativetreatment options for massive tearsfollow, including arthroscopy, the use of biologics and patches, tendon transfers, and hemiarthroplasty and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. A practical treatment algorithm for clinicians treating patients with massive rotator cuff tears is also included. Each chapter opens with pearls and pitfalls covering the main key points for quick reference. The overarching theme of this book is that patients with similar imaging findings may demonstrate very different clinical presentations, and the final treatment recommendation should be made based on their complaints and expectations. As such, it will be an excellent resource for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine and shoulder physicians, physiatrists, physical medicine and rehab specialists, and occupational therapists."

Presenting a logical, comprehensive approach to the patient with a massive rotator cuff tear, this book begins with the pathoanatomy and diagnostic work-up for this common injury, including imaging. Both non-operative and operative treatment options for massive tears follow, including arthroscopy, the use of biologics and patches, tendon transfers, and hemiarthroplasty and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. A practical treatment algorithm for clinicians treating patients with massive rotator cuff tears is also included. Each chapter opens with pearls and pitfalls covering the main key points for quick reference. The overarching theme of this book is that patients with similar imaging findings may demonstrate very different clinical presentations, and the final treatment recommendation should be made based on their complaints and expectations. As such, it will be an excellent resource for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine and shoulder physicians, physiatrists, physical medicine and rehab specialists, and occupational therapists.

The Third Edition of "The Shoulder," the respected volume in the "Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery "series has been fully revised to cover current surgical techniques and to highlight the latest advances in shoulder arthroplasty. The world's foremost shoulder surgeons explain their preferred approaches and offer step-by-step procedural guidance--including indications and contraindications for each procedure, warnings of potential pitfalls, guidance on managing complications, and tips and pearls garnered from years of surgical experience. New chapters cover recent advances in arthroscopic surgery, rotator cuff and arthroplasty, treatment of shoulder instability, and management of traumatic shoulder injuries. Nearly 1200 full color illustrations and line drawings enhance surgical descriptions. A companion website provides fully searchable text and a detailed image bank."NEW in the Third Edition..."- Eight new chapters describe the latest advances in arthroscopic surgery, rotator cuff and arthroplasty, treatment of shoulder instability, and management of traumatic shoulder injuries.- Contributions from world-renowned orthopedic surgeons share insights on their preferred techniques- 1,150 full color illustrations highlight detailed, step-by-step coverage of surgical techniques.- Companion website lets you search the complete text and provides a detailed image bank.