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