Disorders of the Shoulder: Diagnosis and Management [Hardcover]

Joseph P. Iannotti (Author), Gerald R. Williams (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 078171320X | ISBN-13: 978-0781713207 | Publication Date: March 15, 1999 | Edition: 1st

Written by recognized experts, this volume is the definitive clinical reference on diagnosis and management of disorders of the adult shoulder. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the entire spectrum of shoulder problems, from common conditions to complex and controversial issues in adult shoulder reconstruction and revision surgery. A unique feature of the text is the inclusion of treatment algorithms within each clinical chapter. Complementing the text are 1,250 illustrations, including 276 in full color.Major sections cover rotator cuff disease and tendon ruptures, glenohumeral instability, and glenohumeral arthritis and related disorders. The section on glenohumeral arthritis features detailed discussions on the indications, techniques, results, and complications of shoulder arthroplasty as well as alternatives. Other conditions covered include the stiff shoulder, fractures, sports injuries, neuromuscular disorders, neoplasms, and infection. The book provides complete information on arthroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, rehabilitation, outcome measurement, and pain management.Disorders of the Shoulder: Diagnosis and Management is also available on a CD-ROM that includes the full text as well as modules covering regional anatomy, algorithms, and video clips of patient examination and surgical procedures. See Media Products Section for details.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1141 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1st edition (March 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078171320X
• ISBN-13: 978-0781713207
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,835,023 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Disorders of the Shoulder: Diagnosis and Management, February 20, 2000

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Arnaldo Amado Ferreira Neto (São Paulo - Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Disorders of the Shoulder: Diagnosis and Management (Hardcover)

I'm a shoulder surgeon from São Paulo - Brazil (Shoulder and Elbow Group of University of São Paulo). This book is a complete revision of the shoulder problems. It's the experince of Dr. Iannotti's group. I recommend to have it in our libraries.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Disorders of the Shoulder : Diagnosis and Management, January 9, 2000

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ALEXANDRE HENRIQUE (MARINGÁ, PARANÁ, BRAZIL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Disorders of the Shoulder: Diagnosis and Management (Hardcover)

This book offers a new look into the shoulder's problems and it's solutions. It is excellent and its CDROM very useful. A real teacher's work.