Musculoskeletal Examination of the Shoulder: Making the Complex Simple

by Steven Cohen

Overview

The physical examination of the shoulder can be a complex topic for professionals with all levels of clinical experience. How can advance concepts be taught in a user-friendly, clear format, while still providing necessary information for effective diagnosis and treatment of the shoulder?

Musculoskeletal Examination of the Shoulder: Making the Complex Simple by Dr. Steven B. Cohen answers these questions. Written by experts, this easy-to-carry book provides a thorough review of the most common pathologic shoulder conditions, techniques for diagnosis, as well as the appropriate treatment for each condition.

Musculoskeletal Examination of the Shoulder: Making the Complex Simple contains clear photographic demonstrations, tables, and charts throughout its pages, allowing a thorough and concise examination of the shoulder.

A glance at some of what is covered inside:• Physical Examination
o Basics and specific tests of the physical examination of the shoulder
• General Imaging
o Basics of general imaging of the shoulder
• Common Conditions
o Superior labrar tears, Biceps tendon, Glenohumeral arthritis, and more

Musculoskeletal Examination of the Shoulder: Making the Complex Simple contains essential information to successfully take a complex subject and bring it to a level that will be welcomed by orthopedic residents, attendings, physical therapists, athletic trainers, medical students in training, and other health care providers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040142196
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	06/01/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Steven B. Cohen, MD is a Sports Medicine specialist at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. He specializes in operative management of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. He completed his residency at the University of Virginia Health Center in Charlottesville, VA and Sports Medicine Fellowship was at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Sports Medicine. He is currently an assistant team physician for the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Joseph’s University. He serves as an Assistant Professor at the Thomas Jefferson University and the Director of Sports Medicine Research at the Rothman Institute.

Dr. Cohen is the editor of 1 orthopedic textbook, associate editor of the Textbook of Arthroscopy, author of 12 book chapters on the management of sports injuries, has contributed to 22 peer reviewed research publications, and has been a part of 45 national and international research presentations. He also serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Arthroscopy.

Table of Contents

Dedication Acknowledgments About the Editor Contributing Authors Foreword by James P. Bradley, MD Introduction Section I Physical Examination Chapter 1 Physical Examination of the Shoulder: The Basics and Specific Tests Scott Montgomery, MD and Misty Suri, MD Section II General Imaging Chapter 2 General Imaging of the Shoulder George Paul Hobbs, MD and William B. Morrison, MD Section III. Common Conditions of the Shoulder Chapter 3 Glenohumeral Instability Steven B. Cohen, MD Chapter 4 Superior Labral Tears Michael G. Ciccotti, MD Chapter 5 Rotator Cuff Gregg J. Jarit, MD and David R. Diduch, MD Chapter 6 Biceps Tendon James R. Romanowski, MD and Mark W. Rodosky, MD Chapter 7 Acromioclavicular Joint Michael Shin, MD and Geoffrey S. Baer, MD, PhD Chapter 8 Glenohumeral Arthritis Gerald R. Williams Jr, MD Chapter 9 Fractures/Trauma Michael R. Tracy, MD and Charles L. Getz, MD Financial Disclosures Index