Premier Approaches to Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

"A practical reference guide for orthopedic surgeons, fellows, and residents specializing in shoulder injuries, Premier Approaches to Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair explains the latest techniques in arthroscopic surgery for rotator cuff repair and incorporates evidence-based analysis to help readers select the best surgical techniques for their patients. Rotator cuff disease is common and debilitating, but postoperative retear rates remain high. While technological advances have led to an increase in popularity and prominence of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, the procedures are technically demanding and require a steep learning curve. The text concludes with a chapter on rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair that underscores the importance of a progressive program, individualized to each patient and coordinated among the surgeon, therapist, and patient"--