Sternum (thorax)
5 Sternum (thorax) Orientation and general presentation (Figs 5.1 & 5.2) The sternum is a flat bone located in the anterior part of the thorax (1). It articulates with the…
Approximation of centroid and radius
20 Approximation of centroid and radius The centroid and radius of both a circle and a sphere can be approximated from several points (three for a circle, four for a…
Introduction
1 Introduction This book defines the location of anatomic landmarks by means of two palpation protocols: manual palpation, which allows spatial location of landmarks using hands combined or not with…
Glenohumeral Instability
CHAPTER 16 Glenohumeral Instability Frederick A. Matsen, III, MD, Steven B. Lippitt, MD, Alexander Bertlesen, PAC, Charles A. Rockwood, Jr., MD, Michael A. Wirth, MD It deserves to be known…
Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy
CHAPTER 21 Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy Laurent Lafosse, MD, Manuel Haag, MD, Tom Van Isacker, MD, Ludwig Anné, MD EVOLUTION OF SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY As shoulder arthroscopists, we begin our practice with…
Disorders of the Acromioclavicular Joint
CHAPTER 12 Disorders of the Acromioclavicular Joint David N. Collins, MD In those cases where the acromion has been torn off, the bone which is thus separated appears prominent. The…
Glenohumeral Arthritis and Its Management
CHAPTER 22 Glenohumeral Arthritis and Its Management Frederick A. Matsen, III, MD, Jeremiah Clinton, MD, Charles A. Rockwood, Jr., MD, Michael A. Wirth, MD, Steven B. Lippitt, MD The humeral…
