MUSCULOSKELETAL
EXAMINATION OF THE SHOULDER: MAKING THE COMPLEX SIMPLE
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Editor:
Steven B. Cohen.
Series Editor: Steven B. Cohen.
Bibliographic Data: : ISBN: 978-1-55642-912-5, 2011 by SLACK Incorporated,
NJ, USA, 221 pages, hard cover: alk. paper. $44.95.
Subjects: Physical examination of the shoulder, imaging of the shoulder
joint, common conditions of the shoulder.
Reviewed by: Bedrettin
Akova MD, Sports Medicine Specialist, Uludag University Medical School,
Bursa Turkey.
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Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (2011) 10, 237
| DESCRIPTION |
| The
book describes and discusses the examination and imaging of the shoulder
joint, and focuses specifically on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment
and rehabilitation of injuries due to sport, exercise, recreational
activity, or trauma. |
| PURPOSE |
| The
aim of this book is to provide those who evaluate and treat conditions
of the shoulder, including instability, labral tears, rotator cuff
tendinopathy, biceps tendon disorders, acromioclavicular joint problems,
fractures, and arthritis, with the most up-to-date information. In
particularly, as the title describes, examination of the shoulder
is thoroughly reviewed. Additionally, there is a chapter on imaging
of the shoulder joint from the simple x-ray to the more complex imaging
techniques. |
| FEATURES |
| The
text is 221 pages, divided into 9 chapters in 3 sections. Section
I is "Physical examination" including chapter about physical
examination of the shoulder with basic and specific tests. Section
II is "General imaging" including chapter about general
imaging of shoulder joint. Section 3 is "Common conditions of
the shoulder joint" including chapters about glenohumeral instability,
superior labral tears, rotator cuff disorders, biceps tendon pathologies,
acromioclavicular joint disorders, glenohumeral arthritis, and fractures/trauma. |
| AUDIENCE |
| Orthopaedic
surgeons in sports medicine, sport medicine specialists, physiatrists,
physical therapists and attendants, fellows and residents in these
fields will be the main audiences. |
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| ASSESMENT |
| The
book is taught in a user-friendly, clear format, while still providing
necessary information for effective diagnosis and treatment of the
shoulder joint. This easy-to-carry book provides a thorough review
of the most common pathologic shoulder conditions, technique for diagnosis,
as well as the appropriate treatment for each condition. The book
contains clear, photographic demonstrations, tables, and charts thorough
its pages. |
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