Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Comprehensive Guide

By David M. Dines, Joshua Dines, and T. Bradley Edwards

ISBN: 978-1626233607

Pages: 256

Publication Date: September 27, 2017

Language: English

Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.8 x 11 inches

Weight: 1.2 pounds

Binding: Hardcover

Number of Illustrations: 300

Number of Videos: High-quality videos included

Content: This masterful book from top experts provides clinical insights on reverse shoulder arthroplasty gleaned from hands-on refinement of shoulder replacement techniques. Years of significant biomechanical and clinical research yielded invaluable knowledge that led to important improvements in functional outcome and implant durability. Among these refinements were stronger polyethylene derivatives, better ingrowth technology, and improved connection devices. As the durability and longevity of implant technology increased, younger active patients became suitable candidates for this procedure. In fact, RSA has played a pivotal role in making shoulder arthroplasty the fastest growing implant technology.

Section 1: History and Evolution of RSA

Section 2: Surgical Techniques for Specific Injuries and Conditions

Section 3: Past and Recent Outcomes

Section 4: Complications and Rehabilitation

Section 5: Special Considerations

Key Features:

– Latest trends in patient-specific components, guide systems, and instrument design

– Use of RSA for rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthritis, and acute and complex fractures

– In-depth discussion of techniques to improve deltoid function, avoid impingement, and increase implant longevity

– Clinical pearls on how to recognize and handle complications that occur: instability, infection, scapular notching, component loosening, glenoid and humeral bone loss, and RSA failure

– High-quality videos and 300 superb illustrations further delineate techniques

This book is a practical resource that enables learning complex procedures, putting them into practice, and handling complications should they arise. It is an essential tool for all orthopaedic surgeons who treat shoulder conditions.