15 Osteoarthritis
Matthew Binkley and Joseph Ferraro Summary With an ever-aging population, osteoarthritis of the shoulder has become an increasingly prevalent condition for the primary care physician and the orthopaedic surgeon alike….
16 Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Matthew Baker and Uma Srikumaran Summary Shoulder replacement has its origins in France in 1893. Since then, there have been many advances in the implant and technique for shoulder arthroplasty….
14 Shoulder Stabilization Procedures
Eric G. Huish Jr and Uma Srikumaran Summary Glenohumeral instability frequently requires surgical intervention to prevent recurrence. Various techniques are utilized depending on the direction of instability and the presence…
12 Anterior Shoulder Instability
Alexander E. Loeb and Uma Srikumaran Summary An anterior shoulder dislocation commonly presents as an acute shoulder injury from direct trauma. Young, active males and patients with glenoid bone loss…
11 Frozen Shoulder
Matthew Baker and Uma Srikumaran Summary Initially described by Duplay as “peri-arthritis” in 1872, Codman coined the term “frozen shoulder” in 1934. He described a condition in which there was…
1 Shoulder Anatomy
Nickolas G. Garbis Summary The chapter is intended to be a high-level overview of shoulder anatomy and a quick reference for trainees and surgeons. Shoulder – anatomy – muscles –…
10 Rotator Cuff Reconstruction
Ankit Bansal and Uma Srikumaran Summary Prolonged rotator cuff failure, persistent pain and dysfunction, may necessitate reconstructive operations. This chapter outlines various surgical options available for treatment of massive rotator…
5 Shoulder Imaging
Joseph Ferraro and Matthew Binkley Summary Along with thorough history and physical exam, appropriate imaging is integral to accurate diagnosis and treatment of shoulder pathology. Understanding the various shoulder imaging…
9 Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Single-Row, Double-Row, and Transosseous-Equivalent Repair
Paul S. Ragusa, Ankit Bansal, and Uma Srikumaran Summary The goal of rotator cuff repair is to obtain secure, tension-free fixation of the tendon to the anatomic footprint. Arthroscopic techniques…
6 Ultrasound of the Shoulder
Paul S. Ragusa and Uma Srikumaran Summary Shoulder ultrasound is a safe, efficient, and cost-effective method used to dynamically evaluate the rotator cuff tendons, biceps tendon, and other structures of…
