Shoulder Trauma, an Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

Discusses the developments in understanding, evaluation and treatment of shoulder trauma. This book provides guidance on the clinical and technical applications of these advancements.

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The past decade has brought significant change to the understanding, evaluation and treatment of shoulder trauma. This issue of "Orthopedic Clinics of North America" dedicated to shoulder trauma will discuss these current developments and provide guidance on the clinical and technical applications of these advancements. A nationally and internationally renowned group of authors will share their experiences and expertise. This issue includes the articles: 'Proximal humerus fractures: imaging and classification' by LtCol Damian M. Rispoli, MD; 'Intramedullary nail fixation for proximal humerus fractures' by Jeffery Hughes MBBS; 'Percutaneous fixation of proximal humerus fractures' by Matthew Ramsey, MD; and, 'Open reduction and internal fixation of proximal humerus fractures' by Darren Drosdowech, MD and Kenneth Faber, MD.
It also includes articles: 'Hemiarthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures' by Sumant Krishnan, MD; 'Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures' by Joseph Iannotti, MD; 'Glenoid and scapular fractures' by Steven Papp, MD; 'Management of proximal humerus nonunions and malunions' by John Sperling, MD; 'Neurovascular injuries in shoulder trauma' by Scott Steinmann, MD; 'Management of acute clavicle fractures' by Michael McKee, MD; 'Anterior glenohumeral joint dislocations' by Frank Cordasco, MD; 'Posterior glenohumeral joint dislocations' by William Levine, MD; and, 'Acromoclavicular and sternoclavicular joint injuries' by Peter MacDonald, MD.