Rockwood and Matsen's the shoulder / [edited by] Charles A. Rockwood, Jr., Frederick A. Matsen, III, Michael A. Wirth, Steven B. Lippitt, Edward V. Fehringer, John W. Sperling ; associate editors, Samuel Antuña, Aaron J. Bois, Frank A. Cordasco

Preceded by: Shoulder / editors, Charles A. Rockwood Jr. [and others]. 4th ed. c2009

Includes bibliographical references and index

Developmental anatomy of the shoulder and anatomy of the glenohumeral joint -- Gross anatomy of the shoulder -- Clinical evaluation of shoulder problems -- Radiographic evaluation of shoulder problems -- Effectiveness evaluation of the shoulder -- Fractures of the proximal humerus -- Fractures of the scapula -- Fractures of the clavicle -- Disorders of the acromioclavicular joint -- Disorders of the sternoclavicular joint -- Sepsis of the shoulder : molecular mechanisms and pathogenesis -- Fractures, dislocations, and acquired problems of the shoulder in children -- Glenohumeral instability -- The rotator cuff -- Shoulder arthroscopy -- Glenohumeral arthritis and its management -- The biceps tendon -- Nerve problems related to the shoulder -- The stiff shoulder -- The shoulder in athletes -- Occupational shoulder disorders -- Tumors and related conditions

Rockwood and Matsen's The Shoulder, 5th Edition continues its tradition of excellence as the cornerstone reference for effective management of shoulder disorders. This masterwork provides how-to guidance on the full range of both tried-and-true and recent surgical techniques, including both current arthroscopic methods and the latest approaches in arthroplasty. An outstanding editorial team headed by Drs. Charles A. Rockwood, Jr. and Frederick A. Matsen III ensures that you have the tools you need to achieve optimal patient outcomes for any shoulder challenge you encounter. Throughout the book the authors focus on the value of the procedures to patients, showing ways that expense and risk can be minimized