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This book provides a broad overview of operative and non-operative treatments of various conditions affecting the shoulder. It is presented in an easy to use format with each chapter including multiple choice questions to assist the reader in preparing for boards to improve shoulder knowledge and increase success in exams.
The Shoulder clearly describes the basic science, anatomy, biomechanical features and principals of physical examination while utilising an algorithmic approach to shoulder disorders. The contributors are an international team of shoulder experts who understand what is important to know at every level. The result is a book of value to those new to shoulder challenges and also experienced surgeons who wish to have a quick and handy guide to current concepts and knowledge of shoulder conditions and treatment.
List of contents
Basic Science.- Clinical evaluation.- Investigations.- Shoulder trauma.- Specific shoulder disorders.- Non-operative management of shoulder disorders.- Operative management of shoulder disorders.
About the author
Gazi Huri, MD
Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department
Hacettepe University School of Medicine
Ankara, Turkey
Nikolaos K. Paschos, MD
Department of Biomedical Engineering
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
Summary
This book provides a broad overview of operative and non-operative treatments of various conditions affecting the shoulder. It is presented in an easy to use format with each chapter including multiple choice questions to assist the reader in preparing for boards to improve shoulder knowledge and increase success in exams.
The Shoulder clearly describes the basic science, anatomy, biomechanical features and principals of physical examination while utilising an algorithmic approach to shoulder disorders. The contributors are an international team of shoulder experts who understand what is important to know at every level. The result is a book of value to those new to shoulder challenges and also experienced surgeons who wish to have a quick and handy guide to current concepts and knowledge of shoulder conditions and treatment.
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“This is a good review for trainees and practicing orthopedic surgeons who have an interest in the shoulder. The authors are from all over the world, allowing for an international perspective. … This book broadly covers topics that are germane to both trainees and more experienced orthopedic shoulder surgeons. … reading this book during training would undoubtedly help residents in the shoulder portion of the exam as well as on clinical rotations.” (Scott A. Magnes, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2018)
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"This is a good review for trainees and practicing orthopedic surgeons who have an interest in the shoulder. The authors are from all over the world, allowing for an international perspective. ... This book broadly covers topics that are germane to both trainees and more experienced orthopedic shoulder surgeons. ... reading this book during training would undoubtedly help residents in the shoulder portion of the exam as well as on clinical rotations." (Scott A. Magnes, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2018)
