30 Arthroscopic Treatment of Multidirectional Instability Eugene M. Wolf and Vivek Agrawal First formally described by Neer and Foster in 1980, multidirectional instability (MDI) continues to be a difficult problem….
27 Anterior Shoulder Instability HAGL Lesion Repair Eugene M. Wolf The avulsion of the capsular ligaments from the humerus was first noted in 1942 by DePalma in four of five…
10 Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression Posterior (Cutting Block) Approach John S. Rogerson Indications 1. Primary extrinsic impingement syndrome with subacromial bursitis and/or cuff tendinosis with type II or III acromion. 2. Chronic secondary…
9 Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression Lateral Approach Jon D. Norberg, Robert H. Bell, and Russ A. Mounts Neer proposed three stages of progression of impingement syndrome: stage I, reversible changes with…
4 Acromioclavicular Separations Scope and Mini-Open Technique Elizabeth M. Watson and Stephen J. Snyder Rockwood classified acromioclavicular injuries into types I to VI. It is commonly agreed that types I…
46 Lateral Epicondyle Release Open vs. Arthroscopic vs. Percutaneous G. Dexter Walcott, Felix H. Savoie III, and Larry D. Field Lateral epicondylitis is a common and often debilitating cause of…
12 Biomechanics of Rotator Cuff Repair Stephen S. Burkhart Rotator cuff repairs have the greatest chance of successful healing if their structural integrity is optimized. Biomechanical principles can be assembled…
17 Massive Rotator Cuff Repair Open or Arthroscopic Jeffrey S. Abrams The spectrum of rotator cuff tears ranges from partial-thickness tears to massive tears. A massive tear has been defined…
15 Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Stephen J. Snyder and Christopher A. Foetisch Arthroscopic techniques have evolved over the last 15 years to the point where now most, if not all,…
16 Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair Stephen C. Weber Rotator cuff injuries are among the most common shoulder problems seen by orthopedists. Although conservative management has been discussed, open repair for…
