Sports Injuries of the Shoulder

This book provides a practical guide detailing the aetiology, diagnosis, relevant pathology, management principles, and outcomes of a variety of injuries to the shoulder including rotator cuff disorders, glenoid bone loss, and pectoralis major ruptures in both elite and non-elite athletes. Each chapter features clinical pearls and a question and answer section to emphasize key points. Sports Injuries of the Shoulder is an essential book for those seeking an up-to-date resource. It is aimed at sports doctors and musculoskeletal doctors; senior orthopedic trainees with an interest in upper limb and those preparing for the FRCSOrth exam and similar international exams, as well as surgeons with a particular interest in shoulder conditions.

·  Cover

·  Front Matter

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1.  Clinical Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Sporting Shoulder

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2.  Shoulder Injuries in Overhead Athletes

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3.  Shoulder Injuries in Contact Athletes

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4.  Scapular Dyskinesis in Athletes

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5.  Rotator Cuff Disorders in Athletes

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6.  Labral Injuries in Athletes

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7.  Glenoid Bone Loss in Athletes

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8.  Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries

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9.  The Sternoclavicular Joint

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10.  Clavicle Fractures

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11.  Glenohumeral Arthritis in Athletes

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12.  Pectoralis Major Ruptures

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13.  Principles of Sport-Specific Rehabilitation

·  Back Matter