A leading shoulder specialist in arthroscopic surgery authors this comprehensive teaching tool. Highly illustrated, it shows techniques procedurally in a step-by-step formatted approach. Topics covered include patient preparation and counseling for shoulder arthroscopy, operating room set-up and equipment needs, basic techniques needed for shoulder reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopic techniques and an anatomy review followed by chapters that address numerous conditions appropriate to arthroscopic procedures. Features a "Surgeon's Preference Card" for each procedure that provides a quick reference to key surgical points. New chapters include those on patient preparation and counseling, basic techniques such as knot tying and suture anchors, and adhesive capsulitis.
This edition includes a free DVD of surgical procedures, with over 200 minutes of the author's personal video demonstrating key chapter points and surgical procedures.