Video Atlas of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

<p><strong><em>Fundamentals in rotator cuff repair and reconstruction from world-renowned experts!</em></strong></p> <p>Rotator cuff disorders are the most common cause of shoulder pain, accounting for up to 70% of cases. Tears are the most severe subtype, with a lifetime prevalence rate of more than 20%. The size, location, and severity of rotator cuff tears varies greatly, requiring equally diverse preoperative planning and surgical interventions. <cite>Video Atlas of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair</cite> by Uma Srikumaran and esteemed contributors provides a concise, well-rounded perspective on the surgical management of rotator cuff pathologies.</p> <p>Expert surgeons from across the globe describe and demonstrate numerous approaches, enabling clinicians to expand their armamentarium and achieve optimal outcomes. The opening chapters lay a solid foundation, covering basic techniques for arthroscopic repair of various rotator cuff tear patterns, patient positioning, portal placement, tips and tricks, complications, and pitfalls. Subsequent chapters succinctly discuss a comprehensive range of arthroscopic and transosseous techniques, biologic augmentation, grafting, tendon transfers, and superior capsular reconstruction.</p> <p><strong>Key Features</strong></p> <ul> <li>Easy-to-digest bulleted format and narrated step-by-step videos on diverse techniques</li> <li>Discussion of different core procedures to manage rotator cuff tears, biceps tendon pathology, as well as failed primary surgeries</li> <li>Videos on superior capsule reconstruction and lower trap tendon transfer narrated by the technique creators</li> <li>Varied perspectives on the controversial topic of how to manage massive and irreparable tears</li> </ul> <p>This is a must-have resource for orthopaedic surgery residents and fellows, especially shoulder and sports injury specialists.</p> <p>This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on <a href='https://medone.thieme.com/'>https://medone.thieme.com</a>.</p>