With a concise, expert focus on one of today's hottest topics in shoulder surgery, Disorders of the Rotator Cuff and Biceps Tendon provides thorough, up-to-date coverage of all aspects of this fast-changing area. This unique volume covers everything from physical examination and imaging workup to state-of-the-art treatment methodologies and clinical indications for operative techniques. Designed with the clinician in mind, it offers a comprehensive, well-illustrated approach in an easy-to-read format, supplemented by surgical videos created by leaders in the field.
- Expert contributing authors describe every procedural step in a logical, methodical manner, offering clinical and technical pearls from personal experience.
- Surgical techniques are written with the general orthopaedist in mind and include an emphasis on transitioning to all-arthroscopic techniques.
- Coverage includes non-operative care, including an emphasis on rotator cuff and proximal biceps rehabilitation techniques, injections, and modalities.
- Expert discussions include advanced arthroscopic rotator cuff repair techniques, revision surgery, and arthroplasty (hemiarthroplasty, total shoulder, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty) for failed cuff repair.
- Unique! Includes salvage reconstruction techniques including tendon transfers, biologic patches, and emerging technologies.
- More than 1100 high-quality illustrations include both original artwork and clinical photographs that accurately depict important aspects of each procedure for surgical management.
- Before each surgical technique, quick-reference text boxes in bulleted format present guidelines for arriving at the associated diagnosis.
- Ideal for orthopaedic surgeons, fellows, residents, and students in orthopaedic surgery as well as physical therapists, physician assistants and athletic trainers.
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase
, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Boileau, Pascal: - Professeur des universités, praticien hospitalier, chirurgien orthopédiste et traumatologique, chef de service
Cole, Brian J.: - Dr. Brian Cole is a Professor in the Department of Orthopedics with a conjoint appointment in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. He is the Section Head of the Cartilage Research and Restoration Center at Rush specializing in the treatment of arthritis in young active patients with a focus on regenerative medicine and biologic alternatives to surgery. He also serves as the head of the Orthopedic Master's Training Program and trains residents and fellows in sports medicine and research. He lectures nationally and internationally and holds several leadership positions in prominent sports medicine societies. Through his basic science and clinical research, he has developed several innovative techniques for the treatment of shoulder, elbow and knee conditions. He has published more than 1,000 articles and 10 widely read textbooks in orthopedics and regenerative medicine. Dr. Cole is frequently chosen as one of the "Best Doctors in America" since 2004. In 2006, he was featured on the cover of Chicago Magazine as "Chicago's Top Doctor" and was selected as NBA Team Physician of the Year in 2009. Orthopedics This Week has named Dr. Cole as one of the top 20 sports medicine, knee and shoulder specialists repeatedly over the last 5 years as selected by his peers. He is the head team physician for the Chicago Bulls NBA team, co-team physician for the Chicago White Sox MLB team and DePaul University in Chicago.
Provencher, Matthew T.: - Dr. Provencher was recently named one of the Top 28 Shoulder Surgeons in the United States and also one of the Top 28 Knee Surgeons in the United States by Orthopaedics Today. He is also recognized by Becker's Orthopaedics as "One of 59 Great Orthopaedic Surgeons". His research includes over 264 peer-reviewed publications and articles, 148 chapters, and author of six textbooks. He has given over 500 peer-reviewed and invited national and international presentations in the realm of sports medicine and leadership.
Romeo, Anthony A.: - Anthony A. Romeo, MD.. As a surgeon and researcher, he works at the intersection of science and sports to restore function using minimally invasive, cutting-edge techniques. His patients include individuals needing to get back to work, professional athletes seeking a return to a similar level of pre-injury performance, and those who are looking for an improved quality of life. Dr. Romeo spent 25 years practicing in Chicago, IL where he served as a team physician to The Chicago White Sox and The Chicago Bulls, as well as a consultant for numerous NFL, NCAA, and Olympic level athletes for more than 15 years. As a longtime member of the Chicago community, he has been recognized as one of the Best Doctors in America many years in a row and is one of fewer than 6% of physicians selected to
receive the Patient's Choice Award on a consistent basis, as well as being recognized a Top Doctor for more than 10 years. In 2018, Dr. Romeo had the opportunity to move to New York City to serve as the Chief of Orthopaedics for the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in New York. His work included being on Staff at Lenox Hill Hospital, as well as a full professorship in the Department of Orthopaedics at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health. He was immediately recognized by Castle Connolly as a Top Doctor for the New York Metro Area.
