Abstract Surgical management of the throwing shoulder has unique challenges specific to the high demands of the overhead throwing motion. This chapter reviews the various rotator cuff and SLAP (superior…
Epidemiology, Mechanism of Injury, History, Imaging, and Physical Examination Tracey Didinger, MD Joseph D. Cooper, MD Seth C. Gamradt, MD Abstract It is critical to diagnose multidirectional instability (MDI) because standard surgical procedures…
Percutaneous Pinning Connor G. Ziegler, MD Robert A. Arciero, MD Abstract Midshaft clavicle fractures which require reduction and internal fixation can be managed using two primary approaches. Open reduction and internal fixation…
Physical Examination and Imaging David Bernholt, MD Robert H. Brophy, MD Abstract Isolated tears of the subscapularis can occur through forced external rotation or by anterior shoulder dislocation. Tears can be full…
Epidemiology, Mechanism of Injury, History, Physical Examination, and Imaging for Anterior Instability LCDR James R. Bailey, MD Barrett A. Little, MD Kevin M. Dale, MD Dean C. Taylor, MD Abstract Anterior shoulder instability can…
Arthroscopic Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Repair for Full-Thickness Tears Matthew P. Noyes, MD Patrick J. Denard, MD Stephen S. Burkhart, MA, MD Abstract This chapter provides a thorough review of the advancements in tear…
Abstract This chapter reviews the relevant anatomy of the acromioclavicular joint as well as the epidemiology, mechanism of injury, physical exam findings, pertinent imaging, classification and nonoperative treatment guidelines for…
Posterior Cuff Kyle R. Duchman, MD Brian R. Wolf, MD, MS Abstract It is very common for patients to experience loss of structural integrity following a primary rotator cuff repair. Causes of…
Postoperative Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Brooke M. Delvecchio, PT, DPT, OCS Paul E. Westgard, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS Helen Bradley, PT, MSc, SCS, CSCS Abstract This Chapter reviews the factors, biologic healing,…
