Biomechanics of the spine
Chapter 6 Biomechanics of the spine Avinash G. Patwardhan, Kevin P. Meade, Thomas M. Gavin Key Points • The primary biomechanical function of the spinal column is to support the…
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) terminology
Chapter 1 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) terminology David N. Condie Key Points • International terminology standards have been established to facilitate communication and research regarding orthoses and their uses….
The orthotic prescription
Chapter 2 The orthotic prescription Heikki Uustal Key Points • Writing a prescription for an orthosis is one element of the larger process of rehabilitation to improve patient function. It…
Injuries of the Brachial Plexus
Injuries of the Brachial Plexus Scott H. Kozin ANATOMY Brachial Plexus The origin of the brachial plexus is from the ventral rami of the fifth through eighth cervical (C5 through…
Pathophysiology, Classifications, and Pathoanatomy of Glenohumeral Arthritis and Related Disorders
Pathophysiology, Classifications, and Pathoanatomy of Glenohumeral Arthritis and Related Disorders David N. Collins INTRODUCTION Regardless of the cause or the location of the joint, the pathologic changes of arthritis have…
Management of Neoplasms of the Shoulder
Management of Neoplasms of the Shoulder Martin M. Malawer Kristen Kellar-Graney James C. Wittig INTRODUCTION Each bone of the shoulder girdle (Fig. 34-1)—the proximal humerus, the scapula, and the clavicle—can…
Glenohumeral Arthrodesis
Glenohumeral Arthrodesis Robin R. Richards INTRODUCTION The advent of total shoulder arthroplasty and the refinement of other reconstructive procedures have narrowed the indications for glenohumeral arthrodesis.50 Nevertheless, arthrodesis of the…
Disorders of the Scapula: Winging and Snapping
Disorders of the Scapula: Winging and Snapping Ben W. Kibler Aaron D. Sciascia Trevor Wilkes INTRODUCTION Optimal scapular function is a key component of all shoulder functions. The scapula plays…
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Management of Glenohumeral Arthritis and Irreparable Cuff Insufficiency
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Management of Glenohumeral Arthritis and Irreparable Cuff Insufficiency Ludwig Seebauer No financial support was given to perform this research. The author receives royalties from and…
Anesthesia for Shoulder Surgery
Anesthesia for Shoulder Surgery Sherif S. Zaky Ehab Farag Wael Ali Sakr Esa Loran A. Mounir Soliman INTRODUCTION Orthopedic patients can be challenging for the anesthesiologists, especially shoulder surgeries. These…
