21 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Alexander Bitzer and Uma Srikumaran Summary Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) refers to a group of conditions that produce varying neurologic or vascular symptoms depending on the etiology. Etiologies include compression…
20 Scapular Winging
Andrew Schneider and Uma Srikumaran Summary This chapter presents a condensed overview of the incidence, etiology, presentation, and treatment options for medial and lateral scapular winging. Though relatively rare, undiagnosed…
19 Proximal Humeral Fractures
Diana Zhu and Uma Srikumaran Summary Proximal humeral fractures are the third most common fractures and affect both young and elderly patients. Neer’s classification system is commonly used in determining…
18 Clavicle Fracture
Matthew Baker and Uma Srikumaran Summary Clavicle fracture account for approximately 5% of adult fractures and there continues to be controversy in the ideal treatment. Clavicle fracture – collarbone –…
17 Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Matthew Baker and Uma Srikumaran Summary The reverse shoulder prosthesis was developed to address issues encountered while treating end stage glenohumeral arthritis in the setting of rotator cuff deficiency. Indications…
15 Osteoarthritis
Matthew Binkley and Joseph Ferraro Summary With an ever-aging population, osteoarthritis of the shoulder has become an increasingly prevalent condition for the primary care physician and the orthopaedic surgeon alike….
16 Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Matthew Baker and Uma Srikumaran Summary Shoulder replacement has its origins in France in 1893. Since then, there have been many advances in the implant and technique for shoulder arthroplasty….
14 Shoulder Stabilization Procedures
Eric G. Huish Jr and Uma Srikumaran Summary Glenohumeral instability frequently requires surgical intervention to prevent recurrence. Various techniques are utilized depending on the direction of instability and the presence…
12 Anterior Shoulder Instability
Alexander E. Loeb and Uma Srikumaran Summary An anterior shoulder dislocation commonly presents as an acute shoulder injury from direct trauma. Young, active males and patients with glenoid bone loss…
11 Frozen Shoulder
Matthew Baker and Uma Srikumaran Summary Initially described by Duplay as “peri-arthritis” in 1872, Codman coined the term “frozen shoulder” in 1934. He described a condition in which there was…
