Shoulder instability can result from a variety of causes--including bone loss,
lesions, and trauma, particularly repetitive motion injuries associated with
sports. This practical resource addresses the full scope of shoulder injury
diagnosis and management--from anatomy and natural history, to injury
classification and both surgical and nonsurgical management options.
- Emphasis on current controversies allows readers to weigh opposing viewpoints
and choose the best management strategy for first-time dislocators,
multi-directional shoulder instability, stabilization of injuries in a contact
athlete, management of SLAP tears, treatment of shoulder injuries in the
elderly, and more
- Multiple techniques are presented for key disorders allowing readers to select
the most appropriate management strategy for