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This practical guide offers a complete overview of the complications that can arise during and after arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder. Divided into four key sections, the book first focuses upon general problems and complications, followed by difficulties in general glenohumeral and subacromial space procedures, shoulder instability and rotator cuff lesions.
Complications in Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery is written by a team of leading arthroscopic specialists and is a valuable resource for orthopaedic surgeons, and sports traumatologists who encounter these patients in their day-to-day clinical practice.
List of contents
General problems and complications.- Complications in general glenohumeral and subacromial space procedures.- Complications in procedures for shoulder instability.- Complications in procedures for rotator cuff lesions.
About the author
Laurent Lafosse MD, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in upper limb extremity surgery at Clinique Générale in Annecy, France. Dr Lafosse is Chairman of Alps Surgery Institute, an International Private Shoulder School and Chairman & Organizer of Annecy Live Surgery International Advanced Course. Dr Lafosse is recognised as a pioneer of modern shoulder surgery and has had numerous scientific papers published in international peer reviewed journals. He has delivered several keynote lectures at international conferences and is regarded as one of today’s world leaders in arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction. In addition, Dr Lafosse has been recognised worldwide for his innovations in shoulder surgery, including the Lasso loop stitch, Arthroscopic suprascapular nerve release, Arthroscopic Latarjet procedure and the Lafosse suture knot.
Jens D. Agneskirchner, MD, PhD, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in accident and trauma surgery at the Gelenkchirurgie Orthopädie Hannover (GOH) clinic in Germany. He is author of more than 50 publications and 10 book chapters and has given more than 500 presentations and 50 live surgeries on national and international courses. Dr Agneskirchner is listed as German expert for orthopaedic shoulder surgery in the ‘Focus Aerzteliste' and received a DonJoy Award for surgical research studies. His main areas of research include Arthroscopic coracoid transfer (latarjet) in the shoulder, Arthroscopic reconstruction of the rotator cuff, Anterior and posterior stabilization Arthrolysis, AC joint reconstruction and Partial and total shoulder replacement.
Thibault Lafosse is a hand upper limb surgeon, practicing arthroscopy and microsurgery at the Clinique Générale d’Annecy. Dr Lafosse completed a travelling fellowship in Thailand in Microsurgery/Brachial Plexus Surgery and Residencies at the University Hospitals of Paris including the Ambroise Paré hospital, Arthroscopic and sports surgery unit and the Children hospital Trousseau, Orthopedic and reconstructive pediatric surgery department.
Summary
Highlights peri and post operative arthroscopic complications
Provides clear expert guidance for managing difficult surgical cases
Assesses middle to long term complications and strategies for effective care
