Arthrscopic Techniques of the Shoulder A Visual Guide

by David, Tal; Andrews, James

• ISBN13: 9781556428388
• ISBN10: 1556428383
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-15
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated

Summary

As minimally invasive surgeries for commonly scoped joints increase, theVisual Arthroscopy Seriesled by Dr. James Andrews and Dr. Tal David will answer the call for all in orthopedic surgery seeking succinct and highly visual books that will provide step-by step-instructions on arthroscopic techniques for the shoulder, knee, and hip. Arthroscopic Techniques of the Shoulder: A Visual Guideby Dr. Tal David and Dr. James Andrews is unique in its presentation in that it includes intra-operative photos taken with the scope, detailing and illustrating each step along the way in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder from start to finish. Some chapter topics include: bull; Diagnostic Arthroscopy bull; Subacromial Decompression bull; Rotator Cuff Repairs-supraspinatus, subscapularis and massive tears bull; Capsular Imprication (Plication) bull; Capsular Release (Capsulotomy) bull; Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis Each chapter insideArthroscopic Techniques of the Shoulder: A Visual Guideis written by an expert arthroscopist who shares their technical "tips & pearls" on how they would perform the procedure. Each chapter Includes: bull; A description of surgical goals bull; Step-by-step "how-to" and illustrative instructions bull; A section of tips and pearls from the authors With the precise instructions of an illustrative cookbook,Arthroscopic Techniques of the Shoulder: A Visual Guideis highly organized and easy-to-read resource perfect for orthopedic residents, fellows, and surgeons involved with sports arthroscopy. Other titles in the Visual Arthroscopy Series: Arthroscopic Techniques of the Hip: A Visual Guide by Dr. Bryan Kelly and Dr. Mark J. Philippon Arthroscopic Techniques of the Knee: A Visual Guide by Dr. Thomas J. Gill

Author Biography

Tal S. David, MD practices Orthopedic Sports Medicine in San Diego, California. He is a Clinical Instructor of Orthopedic Sports Medicine in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Diego.  

Dr. David serves as team physician for various local, collegiate and professional sports teams and is currently an NFL team physician.    

He is a member of the Board of Editors of the peer-reviewed journal, Orthopedics, and has published and lectured extensively on various topics in sports medicine.   

James R. Andrews, MD is a founding partner of Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center and Medical Director of the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. He is also Medical Director of the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida.   

He is Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Alabama Medical School, the University of Virginia School of Medicine, the University of Kentucky Medical Center, and the University of South Carolina Medical School.    

Dr. Andrews is internationally recognized for his scientific and clinical research contributions in knee, shoulder, and elbow injuries and has trained more than 250 orthopaedic/sports medicine fellows and more than 45 primary care sports medicine fellows.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
About the Editors	p. ix
Contributing Authors	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
Positioning for Shoulder Arthroscopy: Beach Chair and Lateral Decubities	p. 1
Shoulder Portals	p. 17
Diagnostic Arthroscopy of the Shoulder	p. 35
Subacromial Decompression	p. 49
Distal Clavicle Excision	p. 57
Rotator Cuff Repair: Bridging Suture Techniques	p. 65
Arthroscopic Subscapularis Repair	p. 75
Rotator Cuff Repair: Massive Tears	p. 87
Superior Labral Repair	p. 99
Anterior Labral Repair (Bankart)	p. 109
Capsular Imbrication (Plication)	p. 127
Arthroscopic Capsular Release	p. 139
Coracoplasty	p. 149
Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis	p. 157
Index	p. 171
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