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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254496303321

Titolo

The Shoulder / / edited by Gazi Huri, Nikolaos K. Paschos

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017

ISBN

3-319-51979-4

Edizione

[1st ed. 2017.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XXIV, 453 p. 255 illus., 185 illus. in color.)

Collana

Orthopaedic Study Guide Series, , 2520-1115

Disciplina

617.572

Soggetti

Orthopedics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Basic Science -- Clinical evaluation -- Investigations -- Shoulder trauma -- Specific shoulder disorders -- Non-operative management of shoulder disorders -- Operative management of shoulder disorders.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a broad overview of operative and non-operative treatments of various conditions affecting the shoulder. It is presented in an easy to use format with each chapter including multiple choice questions to assist the reader in preparing for boards to improve shoulder knowledge and increase success in exams. The Shoulder clearly describes the basic science, anatomy, biomechanical features and principals of physical examination while utilising an algorithmic approach to shoulder disorders. The contributors are an international team of shoulder experts who understand what is important to know at every level. The result is a book of value to those new to shoulder challenges and also experienced surgeons who wish to have a quick and handy guide to current concepts and knowledge of shoulder conditions and treatment.