Written by the world's foremost shoulder and elbow surgeons, this volume is the most comprehensive, current reference
on shoulder and elbow arthroplasty. The book provides state-of-the-art information on implant design and detailed
guidelines뾦ncluding treatment algorithms뾬n specific arthroplasty procedures for arthritis, fractures, chronic
dislocations, and other disorders. More than 400 illustrations complement the text.
Each main section뾱houlder arthroplasty and elbow arthroplasty뾥as three subsections: implant considerations, technical
considerations, and disease-specific considerations. Disease-specific chapters cover surgical anatomy, pathophysiology,
preoperative evaluation, indications for surgery, implant choices, surgical techniques, and postoperative
rehabilitation. Also included are chapters on complications, revision arthroplasty, arthroplasty with bone loss and
limb salvage, and alternatives to replacement arthroplasty. Every chapter includes a 'Chapter-at-a-Glance' summary for
easy review of the chapter content.