Preoperative Evaluation of the Spine
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…
ORTHOPEDIC
Soft Tissue Failure after Arthroplasty: Rotator Cuff and Subscapularis
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…
Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty: Technical Considerations and Outcomes
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…
Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis for Acute and Chronic Fractures
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…
Partial Surface Replacements: Indications, Techniques, and Results
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,…
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Primary Osteoarthritis: Technique and Results
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…
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The revision of a failed shoulder arthroplasty is one of the most difficult problems facing the orthopedic surgeon today. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty has been proven to…
Infection: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Early diagnosis of infection is the most important factor that affects prognosis. Treatment depends on the type of infection, isolated organism, extent of infection, and overall…
Glenoid Loosening: Diagnosis and Treatment
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS This chapter describes one of the most common complications of total shoulder arthroplasty: glenoid loosening. A review of the literature describes the depth of the problem…
Avascular Necrosis of the Shoulder
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the humeral head accounts for 5% of all shoulder arthroplasties performed. Alterations to the blood supply of the humeral head result in…
