The Shoulder

Co-published with the Arthroscopy Association of North America, The Shoulder: AANA Advanced Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques is a comprehensive technique-based book that presents the latest diagnostic and reconstructive techniques in arthroscopic surgery for the shoulder.

The Shoulder: AANA Advanced Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques is authored by premier arthroscopic surgeons Drs. Richard K.N. Ryu, Richard L. Angelo, and Jeffrey S. Abrams, and their international list of expert contributors. This comprehensive resource includes preferred physical examination testing and diagnostic imaging choices in pre-operative planning and patient selection, state-of-the-art step-by-step description of the procedures, detailed surgical equipment lists to perform each procedure, clear and precise indications for surgery and the thoughtful rationale behind stated contraindications, controversial indications, post-operative protocols, and potential complications.

The written text is supported by numerous color images and a website with invaluable, narrated video clips depicting disease-specific arthroscopic techniques specific to the shoulder.

Features inside The Shoulder: AANA Advanced Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques

Narrated video accompanies all surgical techniques, focusing on the stepwise approach to each operationConsistent organization throughout the book results in a bulleted and user-friendly interface for a quick reference or prolonged studyTop 5 Technical Pearls for each procedure to enhance outcomes and to avoid common pitfalls and complicationsHigh-quality artwork and figures to complement clinical imagesEquipment and surgical technique checklists for quick reference prior to surgeryEach expert contributor was chosen for his or her expertise for a specific topic related to The Shoulder, so the reader benefits by the highest quality and treatment recommendations to provide state-of-the-art care to his or her patient.

Some chapter topics include:

Arthroscopic Latarjet StabilizationArthroscopic A-cromioclavicular Joint ReconstructionArthroscopic Subscapularis Repair: The Extra-Articular TechniqueArthroscopic Suprascapular Nerve ReleaseArthroscopic Suprapectoral Biceps Tenodesis