Shoulder Injuries in the Athlete
Surgical Repair and Rehabilitation
Published on 17. October 1995
Book
Hardback
480 pages
978-0-443-08947-3 (ISBN)
Description
A practical oriented approach towards the surgical aspects of shoulder care is presented here. This text discusses the pathphysiology, anatomy and mechanics of sports-related shoulder injuries and compares the differences between injuries in the athlete and the non-athlete. An assessment of results and outcomes of surgery is included along with a discussion of surgical management.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
513 ills (45 full color plates)
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 222 mm
Weight
1652 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-08947-3 (9780443089473)
Copyright in bibliographic data is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or its licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part 1 Examination, mechanics and physiology: consideration of the athlete's shoulder - how it differs; history and physical examination; mechanics of throwing; electromyographic analysis of shoulder mechanics; pathphysiology of injury and healing. Part 2 Imaging: magnetic resonance and shoulder imaging. Part 3 Arthroscopy: basics of shoulder arthroscopy. Part 4 Specific disorders: rotator cuff disorders; open surgery for rotator cuff repair; arthroscopy for rotator cuff disorders; overview of glenohumeral instability; natural history of shoulder instability(m) options for treatment; surgery for anterior instability; arthroscopy for anterior instability; surgery for posterior instability; surgery for multidirectional instability of the shoulder; acromioclavicular joint separations; fractures; neurologic disorders; biceps disorders; pectoralis ruptures; labral disorders; arthritis and arthoplasty. Part 5 Rehabilitation: rehabilitation exercises and return to sports; conditioning and training techniques; protective devices for the shoulder complex; prevention approach to the athlete's shoulder. Part 6 Sports science specific disorders: throwing sports; tennis injuries; swimming; golf; volleyball; weightlifting.