Biomechanics of the Shoulder
CHAPTER 6 Biomechanics of the Shoulder Eiji Itoi, MD, PhD, Bernard F. Morrey, MD, Kai-Nan An, PhD Because of its component parts, a description of the biomechanics of the shoulder…
Fractures of the Scapula
CHAPTER 10 Fractures of the Scapula Thomas P. Goss, MD, Brett D. Owens, MD The scapula is quite important to upper extremity function. Lying over the posterior chest wall, it…
Radiographic Evaluation of Shoulder Problems
CHAPTER 5 Radiographic Evaluation of Shoulder Problems Kirk L. Jensen, MD, Charles A. Rockwood, Jr., MD Radiographic evaluation of the shoulder requires a minimum of two views of the area…
Disorders of the Sternoclavicular Joint
CHAPTER 13 Disorders of the Sternoclavicular Joint Michael A. Wirth, MD, Charles A. Rockwood, Jr., MD The first detailed case report of a sternoclavicular joint injury appeared as early as…
Fractures, Dislocations, and Acquired Problems of the Shoulder in Children
CHAPTER 15 Fractures, Dislocations, and Acquired Problems of the Shoulder in Children Paul D. Choi, MD, Gilbert Chan, MD, David L. Skaggs, MD, John M. Flynn, MD FRACTURES OF THE…
Clinical Evaluation of Shoulder Problems
CHAPTER 4 Clinical Evaluation of Shoulder Problems Michael Codsi, MD, Jesse McCarron, MD, John J. Brems, MD From our first days in medical school, we are taught that establishing a…
Fractures of the Clavicle
CHAPTER 11 Fractures of the Clavicle Carl J. Basamania, MD, Charles A. Rockwood, Jr., MD A fracture of the clavicle has been greatly underrated in respect to pain and disability….
Fractures of the Proximal Humerus
CHAPTER 9 Fractures of the Proximal Humerus Kamal I. Bohsali, MD, Michael A. Wirth, MD With regard to shoulder girdle injuries, proximal humerus fractures remain challenging in both their initial…
Tumors and Related Conditions
CHAPTER 32 Tumors and Related Conditions Jason S. Weisstein, MD, MPH, Ernest U. Conrad, III, MD The discussion of musculoskeletal tumors is a broad and complex topic. Musculoskeletal tumors represent…
Effectiveness Evaluation of the Shoulder
CHAPTER 7 Effectiveness Evaluation of the Shoulder Robin R. Richards, MD, FRCSC The assessment of outcome following treatment is an important component of providing clinical care to patients. Patients, their…
