Sports Injuries to the Shoulder and Elbow

"Sports Injuries to the Shoulder and Elbow," provides an in-depth exploration of common athletic injuries, diagnostics, and treatments for these joints. Authored by numerous physicians, physical therapists, and other specialists, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the biomechanics of the shoulder, various types of shoulder and elbow injuries, and detailed rehabilitation protocols. It addresses conditions like rotator cuff tears, SLAP lesions, shoulder instability, distal clavicular osteolysis, acromioclavicular joint problems, biceps pathology, lateral epicondylitis, osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow, and valgus extension overload syndrome. The text also includes specific surgical techniques, non-operative management strategies, and patient self-assessment tools, offering a multifaceted view of sports medicine in these areas.