Disorders of the Rotator Cuff and Biceps Tendon
The Surgeon's Guide to Comprehensive Management

Coordinators: Provencher Matthew T., Cole Brian J., Romeo Anthony A., Boileau Pascal, Verma Nikhil

Language: English
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With a concise, expert focus on one of today's hottest topics in shoulder surgery, Disorders of the Rotator Cuff and Biceps Tendon provides thorough, up-to-date coverage of all aspects of this fast-changing area. This unique volume covers everything from physical examination and imaging workup to state-of-the-art treatment methodologies and clinical indications for operative techniques. Designed with the clinician in mind, it offers a comprehensive, well-illustrated approach in an easy-to-read format, supplemented by surgical videos created by leaders in the field.

  • Expert contributing authors describe every procedural step in a logical, methodical manner, offering clinical and technical pearls from personal experience.
  • Surgical techniques are written with the general orthopaedist in mind and include an emphasis on transitioning to all-arthroscopic techniques.
  • Coverage includes non-operative care, including an emphasis on rotator cuff and proximal biceps rehabilitation techniques, injections, and modalities.
  • Expert discussions include advanced arthroscopic rotator cuff repair techniques, revision surgery, and arthroplasty (hemiarthroplasty, total shoulder, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty) for failed cuff repair.
  • Unique! Includes salvage reconstruction techniques including tendon transfers, biologic patches, and emerging technologies.
  • More than 1100 high-quality illustrations include both original artwork and clinical photographs that accurately depict important aspects of each procedure for surgical management.
  • Before each surgical technique, quick-reference text boxes in bulleted format present guidelines for arriving at the associated diagnosis.
  • Ideal for orthopaedic surgeons, fellows, residents, and students in orthopaedic surgery as well as physical therapists, physician assistants and athletic trainers.
  • Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
1 Clinical Anatomy of the Rotator Cuff
2 Arthroscopic Anatomy of the Shoulder  and Cuff
3 Biomechanics and Clinical Function of the Rotator Cuff
4 What Happens With Cuff Tears? Natural History and Epidemiology
5 Rotator Cuff History and Physical Exam
6 Imaging for Rotator Cuff Pathology
7 Impingement Syndrome: Diagnosis and Management
8 Nonoperative Care of Rotator Cuff  Disorders: Physical Therapy, Modalities,  and Injectables
9 When to Fix a Cuff Tear: Surgical  Indications
10 Anchors and Fixation Devices for Cuff Tears: What Is the State of the Art?
11 Patient Positioning and Anesthesia  for Rotator Cuff Surgery
12 Surgical Management of Impingement Syndrome and AC Joint Arthrosis
13 Open and Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair: State of the Art
14 Transitioning From Open to Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair:  Pearls for Success
15 Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair:  Instruments, Portal Placement,  and Devices
16 What Type of Rotator Cuff Tear Is This?  Tear Pattern Recognition and Soft-Tissue Releases
17 Calcific Tendinopathy 17A. Evaluation and Management of  Calcific Tendinopathy
17B. Management of Calcific Tendonitis
18 Arthroscopic Management of PartialThickness Rotator Cuff Tears (PASTA)  In Situ and Takedown Techniques
19 Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair:  Single-Row Repair (Classic)
20 Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair:  Double-Row Surgical Techniques
21 Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair:  Double-Row (Knotted Anchors Medial  and Lateral)
22 Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair:  Double Row
23 When and How to Use Patches
24 Enhancing the Healing Environment:  Cuff Biologies
25 Arthroscopic Management of  Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
26 Subscapularis Tendon Tears: Arthroscopic Management
27 Shoulder Instability with a Rotator  Cuff Tear: Management of the Cuff and Labrum
28 Shoulder Stiffness (Adhesive Capsulitis)  With A Rotator Cuff Tear: How to Manage
29 Greater and Lesser Tuberosity Fractures
30 The Suprascapular Nerve in the  Setting of Rotator Cuff Pathology
31 Postoperative Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Repair
32 Outcomes Following Rotator  Cuff Repair: Are We Doing Better?
33 The Failed Rotator Cuff Repair:  Evaluation and Surgical Management
34 Evaluation and Management of the Persistently Painful Stiff Shoulder  Following Rotator Cuff Repair
35 Arthroscopic Trillat Procedure for Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability With  Associated Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear
36 Rotator Cuff Arthropathy: What Is It?
37 Tendon Transfers for the Rotator Cuff  Deficient Shoulder
38 Hemiarthroplasty for Rotator Cuff  Deficiency: Indications and Technique
39 Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Cuff Deficiency: Rationale and Mechanics
40 Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Cuff Deficiency: Surgical Technique
41 Tendon Transfers With a Reverse  Arthroplasty: When and How?
42 Superior Labrum and Long Head  of the Biceps
43 Slap Tears: How to Diagnose
44 SLAP II Tears:  Evaluation and Surgical Techniques for Fixation
45 How to Deal With Higher-Grade  (Advanced) SLAP Lesions: Treatment  of Type III, IV and V SLAP Tears
46 Current Techniques for Biceps Tenodesis
47 Long Head of the Biceps Tenodesis:   Proximal Soft Tissue Fixation Without  Anchors
48 Disorders of the Biceps Labral Complex: Arthroscopic Sub-Deltoid Tenodesis
49 Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Tenodesis: Subpectoral (Distal) Technique
50 Failed SLAP Tear: Diagnosis and  Management
51 The Proximal Long Head Biceps Tendon  (LHBT) Rupture: LHBT Tenodesis for Symptomatic Chronic Ruptures and  Revision LHBT Tenodesis
52 Arthroscopic Management of Spinoglenoid and Suprascapular Notch Cysts
53 Arthroscopic Management of Combined Pathology: SLAP and Rotator Cuff Tears
54 Management of the Throwing  Shoulder With a SLAP Tear
Dr. Provencher was recently named one of the Top 28 Shoulder Surgeons in the United States and also one of the Top 28 Knee Surgeons in the United States by Orthopaedics Today. He is also recognized by Becker's Orthopaedics as "One of 59 Great Orthopaedic Surgeons”. His research includes over 264 peer-reviewed publications and articles, 148 chapters, and author of six textbooks. He has given over 500 peer-reviewed and invited national and international presentations in the realm of sports medicine and leadership.
Dr. Brian Cole is a Professor in the Department of Orthopedics with a conjoint appointment in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. He is the Section Head of the Cartilage Research and Restoration Center at Rush specializing in the treatment of arthritis in young active patients with a focus on regenerative medicine and biologic alternatives to surgery. He also serves as the head of the Orthopedic Master's Training Program and trains residents and fellows in sports medicine and research. He lectures nationally and internationally and holds several leadership positions in prominent sports medicine societies. Through his basic science and clinical research, he has developed several innovative techniques for the treatment of shoulder, elbow and knee conditions. He has published more than 1,000 articles and 10 widely read textbooks in orthopedics and regenerative medicine. Dr. Cole is frequently chosen as one of the "Best Doctors in America” since 2004. In 2006, he was featured on the cover of Chicago Magazine as "Chicago's Top Doctor” and was selected as NBA Team Physician of the Year in 2009. Orthopedics This Week has named Dr. Cole as one of the top 20 sports medicine, knee and shoulder specialists repeatedly over the last 5 years as selected by his peers. He is the head team physician for the Chicago Bulls NBA team, co-team physician for the Chicago White Sox MLB team and DePaul University in C