Full Description
In the first part of this volume two basic areas are covered in depth: the biomechanics and physiopathology of the joint complex of the shoulder, and improved diagnostic methods which have allowed for a clearer identification of various pathologies. In the second part of this volume it is shown how the improvement in physiopathological knowledge and diagnostic methods has resulted in finer surgical technique. This volume wil be of interest to all physicians in the field of orthopaedic surgery, radiology, rheumatology and rehabilitation.
Contents
Physiopathology; clinical features; stiff shoulder and algodystrophy; upper limb algodystrophy in the periarticular pathology of the shoulder - drug therapy; diagnostic evaluation of the rotator cuff lesions of the shoulder - traditional radiographs and arthrotomodensitometry; ultrasonography and MR-imaging in the diagnosis of rotator cuff disorders; arthroscopy in the degenerative shoulder syndromes; conservative treatment; surgical decompression in the management of subacromial syndromes; subcutaneous ruptures of the shoulder tendons; latissimus dorsi transfer for the repair of chronic lesions of the rotator cuff; monospherical total shoulder prothesis; biomechanics, surgical technique, indications and results.
