Optimizing Shoulder Instability in Athletes: A Comprehensive Guide

Edited by renowned surgeons Dr. Jonathan F. Dickens and Dr. Brett D. Owens, Shoulder Instability in the Athlete: Management and Surgical Techniques for Optimized Return to Play is a pioneering text that covers every aspect of care for athletes with shoulder instability. From on-field management and treatment to successful return to play, this authoritative resource provides healthcare professionals with the expertise needed to tackle the unique challenges of shoulder instability in high-level athletes.

This comprehensive guide is a collaborative effort by internationally recognized surgeons who specialize in shoulder instability, making it an invaluable reference for physicians, surgeons, therapists, trainers, and students involved in the care of athletes. Each chapter delves into cutting-edge clinical and surgical techniques, outcomes, and return to play criteria, ensuring that healthcare professionals have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide top-notch care.

Key Features and Topics Covered

• Principles for the Team Physician: Expert guidance on managing shoulder instability in athletes
• Anterior Instability: In-depth analysis of causes, diagnosis, and treatment options
• Posterior Instability: Comprehensive review of posterior instability, including treatment and rehabilitation strategies
• Special Topics in Instability: Coverage of complex and challenging cases, including revision surgery and post-operative rehabilitation

This definitive guide is a must-have resource for healthcare professionals seeking to optimize their care for athletes with shoulder instability. By focusing specifically on the unique and challenging dilemma of caring for athletes with shoulder instability, Shoulder Instability in the Athlete sets a new standard for excellence in sports medicine and athletic care.

Published by SLACK Incorporated in December 2020, this authoritative text is available in English and features ISBN numbers 9781630916640 and 9781630916657.