Mastering the Musculoskeletal System: The Upper Limb, Part 1

Authored by renowned medical experts, Dr. Joseph Iannotti MD PhD, Dr. Richard Parker MD, Dr. Tom Mroz MD, Dr. Brendan Patterson MD, and Dr. Abby Abelson MD, this comprehensive volume is part of The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations, also known as the CIBA “Green Books.”

A Visual Approach to Basic Science and Clinical Pathology

This updated edition provides a concise and highly visual guide to the musculoskeletal system, featuring unparalleled didactic illustrations that reflect the latest medical knowledge. Revised by experts from the Cleveland Clinic, this volume integrates core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and other basic sciences with common clinical correlates across health, medical, and surgical disciplines.

Classic Netter Art and Modern Imaging

The Upper Limb, Part 1 of Musculoskeletal System, Volume 6, brings medical concepts to life with classic Netter art, updated and new illustrations, and modern imaging. This timeless work is an essential resource for students, clinicians, and educators alike.

Coverage of the Upper Limb

This comprehensive guide covers the shoulder, upper arm and elbow, forearm and wrist, and hand and finger, from basic science and anatomy to orthopaedics and rheumatology. It also explores new topics, including the surgical management of irreparable tears: supraspinatus and infraspinatus cuff, and subscapularis.

Practical Clinical Scenarios and Concise Overviews

The volume provides a concise overview of complex information by seamlessly integrating anatomical and physiological concepts using practical clinical scenarios. This makes it easier for readers to understand and apply the concepts to real-world cases.

Expert Insights and Masterful Medical Artistry

The book shares the experience and knowledge of Drs. Joseph P. Iannotti, Richard D. Parker, and esteemed colleagues from the Cleveland Clinic, who clarify and expand on the illustrated concepts. It also compiles Dr. Frank H. Netter’s master medical artistry, an aesthetic tribute and source of inspiration for medical professionals for over half a century.

eBook Version Included

With the purchase of this book, you’ll also receive an eBook version, allowing you to access all of the text, figures, and references. The eBook features search functionality, note-taking and highlighting capabilities, and the ability to have content read aloud.

Publisher: Elsevier
Edition: 3rd edition (April 2, 2024)
Language: English
Hardcover: 248 pages
ISBN-10: 0323880886
ISBN-13: 978-0323880886