CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: The complete understanding of axial neck pain remains elusive. Its causes are multifactorial, and the commonly prescribed treatments are largely nonspecific. Surgical intervention remains controversial but…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: The functional spine unit is a three-joint complex composed of the intervertebral disc and the paired facet joints. This concept provides a useful template to explore…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: The evaluation of the spine should always begin with a comprehensive patient history and physical examination, followed by the acquisition of basic and advanced imaging studies….
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Cervical disc degeneration is a condition that can be a part of normal aging but is also associated with disease states such as neck pain and…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Careful preoperative evaluation of the spine patient is of paramount importance to the success of the treatment being initiated. This begins with careful history followed by…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Rotator cuff (RTC) tears following total shoulder arthroplasty represent one of the more common postoperative complications, though the overall incidence remains low (1% to 2%). The…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Total shoulder arthroplasty has become the surgical treatment of choice for most severe arthritis affecting the glenohumeral joint. With increasing numbers of primary arthroplasties being carried…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Primary humeral head replacement for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures, when indicated, reliably provides good results in terms of pain relief. However, the results for…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS In this chapter we summarize the use of partial resurfacing options for the treatment of glenohumeral cartilage lesions. We discuss the evaluation of patients, surgical indications,…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Total shoulder replacement in the setting of primary osteoarthritis has evolved over the years. Current techniques and modern implants allow for predictable pain relief and an…
