The Shoulder, 2-Volume Set: Expert Consult Print and Online and DVD by Charles A. Rockwood Jr., Steven B. Lippitt, Michael A. Wirth, Frederick A. Matsen III

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Significantly revised and updated, the new edition of this highly regarded reference on the shoulder continues to impress. A multitude of leading international authorities—30% new to this 4th edition—present today's most comprehensive, in-depth view of the current state of shoulder practice, all in a beautifully illustrated, full-color 2-volume masterwork. They deliver the most up-to-date coverage of shoulder function and dysfunction, along with practical approaches for patient evaluation and balanced discussions of treatment alternatives—open and arthroscopic, surgical and nonsurgical. Greatly expanded and visually enhanced coverage of arthroscopy, as well as many new chapters, provide expert guidance on the latest minimally invasive approaches. New "Critical Points" summary boxes highlight key technical tips and pearls, and two DVDs deliver new videos that demonstrate how to perform open and arthroscopic procedures. And now, as an Expert Consult title, this thoroughly updated 4th edition comes with access to the complete fully searchable contents online, as well as videos of arthroscopic procedures from the DVDs—enabling you to consult it rapidly from any computer with an Internet connection.

• Includes tips and pearls from leaders in the field, as well as their proven and preferred methods.
  
• Offers scientifically based coverage of shoulder function and dysfunction to aid in the decision-making process.
  
• Provides a balance between open and arthroscopic techniques so you can chose the right procedures for each patient.

• Includes the entire contents of the book online, fully searchable, as well as procedural videosfrom the DVDs, for quick, easy anywhere access.
  
• Features 30% new expert contributors and new chapters, including Effectiveness Evaluation and the Shoulder, Revision of Rotator Cuff Problems, Management of Complications of Rotator Cuff Surgery, Management of Infected Shoulder Prosthesis, and others, providing you with abundant fresh insights and new approaches.
  
• Provides new and expanded material on the management of advanced arthritis and CTA, infected arthroplasty, procedures to manage the stiff shoulder, and much more keeping you on the cusp of the newest techniques.
  
• Offers enhanced coverage of shoulder arthroscopy, including basic and advanced techniques and complications, for expert advice on all of the latest minimally invasive approaches.
  
• Devotes an entire new chapter to research frontiers to keep you apprised of what's on the horizon.
  
• Incorporates "Critical Points" summary boxes that highlight key technical tips and pearls.
  
• Uses a new full-color design for optimal visual guidance of arthroscopic views and procedures.
  
• Presents new videos on arthroscopic procedures on 2 DVDs to help you master the latest techniques.

Douglas B. McKeag

The editors have revised every chapter in this quintessential book on the shoulder. They have updated illustrations, added more depth in the first seven chapters, and have in general strengthened the comprehensiveness of the book. In short, this second edition has helped establish it as THE reference book for the shoulder in medicine. It is meant to be a comprehensive work outlining diagnosis, treatment, and management of shoulder injuries and abnormalities. The editors have succeeded in making this work practical and to the point. In addition, they have added a CD-ROM program for the operative surgeon. This book would be of interest to anyone who deals with patients with shoulder problems. It would make a good reference book for practitioners, whether they are surgeons or not. The organization of the book is not, thankfully, dominated by surgical procedures. Instead, it helps treat and manage. I also think it would be useful for learners (residents and fellows, as well as other professionals such as physical therapists and trainers). This two-volume text is liberally augmented with illustrations, the majority of which appear to be extremely well done. References are up to date and current, and the book is well indexed. The table of contents shows that the editors have chosen to divide the text based upon major common pathology and their approach to diagnosis and management. I particularly enjoyed the first seven chapters, which contained the best overview of the biomechanics of the shoulder I have come across. This continues to remain the quintessential reference work on the shoulder. I think it has been well laid out and is easy to use. Because of the significantadvancements in shoulder pathology treatment, this remains a particularly useful book. The second edition certainly offers new information to justify replacement of the first edition. My congratulations to the editors and contributors of this significant work.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Benjamin A Goldberg, M.D. (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description:This is the fourth edition of the gold standard in shoulder books. The two-volume, near comprehensive book includes full online access.
Purpose:World renowned shoulder experts share their knowledge of the treatment of shoulder disorders.
Audience:The book is written for orthopedic surgeons and residents interested in disorders of the shoulder.
Features:The book is nearly comprehensive in describing all conditions of the shoulder including anatomy, biomechanics, development and embryology, clinical and radiographic evaluation, outcome assessment, as well as pretty much all disorders of the shoulder and their treatment.
Assessment: Disorders of the Shoulder: Diagnosis and Management, 2nd edition, by Iannotti and Williams (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007) , is also an excellent two-volume comprehensive book, but it is not as current as this one.

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3 Stars from Doody

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