Sports Injuries to the Shoulder and Elbow

This book documents current knowledge on the mechanisms involved in sports injuries to the shoulder and elbow, reviews essential physical examinations, and explains the role of diagnostic imaging. Above all, it describes in detail the treatment modalities that are appropriate to the injuries encountered in throwing and overhead athletes, including chronic repetitive and acute traumatic injuries. Both conservative and surgical treatments are covered; the author’s own preferred operative techniques are identified and explained, and helpful treatment algorithms offer guidance in selecting an approach fitting to the circumstances. In addition, the inclusion of instructive case reviews will assist readers in achieving a full understanding of the implementation of treatment protocols. Methods of rehabilitation are also described with the aid of demonstration videos, and advice is provided on appropriate timing. The book will be invaluable for all professionals who deal with sports injuries of the shoulder and elbow, including surgeons, physiotherapists, other medical practitioners, and trainers.

1 Biomechanics of the Shoulder: Stability and Kinematics of Shoulder Motion, Throwing Kinematics.- 2 Epidemiology of Shoulder Injuries in Overhead Athletes.- 3 Physical Examination of the Shoulder and Elbow with a Focus on Orthopedic Special Tests.- 4 Shoulder Arthroscopic Portals: Ordinary Versus Unconventional.- 5 Rotator Cuff Tear in Athletes: Part I. Pathophysiology.- 6 Rotator Cuff Tears in Athletes: Part II. Conservative Management – American Mind.- 7 Rotator Cuff Tear in Athletes: Part II. Conservative Management – European Mindset.- 8 Rotator Cuff Tear in Athletes: Part III. Surgical Treatment.- 9 Current Concepts: Arthroscopic Treatment of Articular-Sided Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears.- 10 SLAP Lesion: Part I. Pathophysiology and Diagnosis.- 11 SLAP Lesions Part II: Acute Lesion Versus Chronic Lesion Resulting from Repetitive Motion (or Microtrauma).- 12 SLAP Lesions Part III: Return to Play After SLAP Repair.- 13 SLAP Lesion: Part IV. Management of Concomitant RotatorCuff Tear.- 14 Scapular Dyskinesis: Part I. Overhead Athletes.- 15 Scapular Dyskinesis: Part II. A New Diagnostic Modality – Three- Dimensional Wing CT.- 16 Posterosuperior and Anterosuperior Impingement in Overhead Athletes.- 17 Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability: Part I. General Concepts and Proper Management.- 18 Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability: Part II. Bony Bankart – Small Versus Large Lesions.- 19 Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability: Part III. Hill–Sachs Lesions.- 20 Posterior Shoulder Instability in the Contact Athlete.- 21 Multidirectional Instability and Loose Shoulder in Athletes.- 22 Acromioclavicular Joint Problems in Athletes: Part I – Osteolysis of the Distal Clavicle.- 23 Acromioclavicular Joint Problems in Athletes.- 24 Biceps Instability: With Versus Without Rotator Cuff Lesions.- 25 Elbow Arthroscopy and Related Anatomy.- 26 Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis.- 27 OsteochondritisDissecans of the Throwing Elbow.- 28 Medial Ulnar CollateralLigament Injuries in the Overhead Athletes.- 29 Treatment of Unstable Simple Elbow Dislocations.- 30 Valgus Extension Overload Syndrome.- 31 Rehabilitation: Part I. Basic.- 32 Rehabilitation: Part II. Advanced.- 33 Rehabilitation: Part III. Throwing Athletes.