SPORTS INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER AND ELBOW

Table of contents (33 chapters)
1.Biomechanics of the Shoulder: Stability and Kinematics of Shoulder Motion, Throwing Kinematics
2.Epidemiology of Shoulder Injuries in Overhead Athletes
3.Physical Examination of the Shoulder and Elbow with a Focus on Orthopedic Special Tests
4.Shoulder Arthroscopic Portals: Ordinary Versus Unconventional
5.Rotator Cuff Tear in Athletes: Part I. Pathophysiology
6.Rotator Cuff Tears in Athletes: Part II. Conservative Management – American Mind
7.Rotator Cuff Tear in Athletes: Part II. Conservative Management – European Mindset
8.Rotator Cuff Tear in Athletes: Part III. Surgical Treatment
9.Current Concepts: Arthroscopic Treatment of Articular-Sided Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears
10.SLAP Lesion: Part I. Pathophysiology and Diagnosis
11.SLAP Lesions Part II: Acute Lesion Versus Chronic Lesion Resulting from Repetitive Motion (or Microtrauma)
12.SLAP Lesions Part III: Return to Play After SLAP Repair
13.SLAP Lesion: Part IV. Management of Concomitant Rotator Cuff Tear
14.Scapular Dyskinesis: Part I. Overhead Athletes
15.Scapular Dyskinesis: Part II. A New Diagnostic Modality – Three-Dimensional Wing CT
16.Posterosuperior and Anterosuperior Impingement in Overhead Athletes
17.Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability: Part I. General Concepts and Proper Management
18.Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability: Part II. Bony Bankart – Small Versus Large Lesions
19.Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability: Part III. Hill–Sachs Lesions
20.Posterior Shoulder Instability in the Contact Athlete
21.Multidirectional Instability and Loose Shoulder in Athletes
22.Acromioclavicular Joint Problems in Athletes: Part I – Osteolysis of the Distal Clavicle
23.Acromioclavicular Joint Problems in Athletes
24.Biceps Instability: With Versus Without Rotator Cuff Lesions
25.Elbow Arthroscopy and Related Anatomy
26.Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis
27.Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Throwing Elbow
28.Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries in the Overhead Athletes
29.Treatment of Unstable Simple Elbow Dislocations
30.Valgus Extension Overload Syndrome
31.Rehabilitation: Part I. Basic
32.Rehabilitation: Part II. Advanced
33.Rehabilitation: Part III. Throwing Athletes

- Helps to achieve excellent outcomes in athletes with injuries of the shoulder and elbow
- Explains current trends in sports injury mechanisms and essential physical examinations
- Provides detailed guidance on non-surgical and surgical treatment protocols
- Describes common surgical techniques and the author’s preferred methods
- Offers clear advice on rehabilitation with the aid of accompanying videos

This book documents current knowledge on the mechanisms involved in sports injuries to the shoulder and elbow, reviews essential physical examinations, and explains the role of diagnostic imaging. Above all, it describes in detail the treatment modalities that are appropriate to the injuries encountered in throwing and overhead athletes, including chronic repetitive and acute traumatic injuries. Both conservative and surgical treatments are covered; the author’s own preferred operative techniques are identified and explained, and helpful treatment algorithms offer guidance in selecting an approach fitting to the circumstances. In addition, the inclusion of instructive case reviews will assist readers in achieving a full understanding of the implementation of treatment protocols. Methods of rehabilitation are also described with the aid of demonstration videos, and advice is provided on appropriate timing. The book will be invaluable for all professionals who deal with sports injuries of the shoulder and elbow, including surgeons, physiotherapists, other medical practitioners, and trainers.

Author
Jin-Young Park. M.D., Ph.D. NEON Orthopaedic Surgery, Global Center for Shoulder, Elbow & Sports.