
<i>Rockwood and Matsen's The Shoulder, 7th Edition</i> provides <b>critical, up-to-date coverage of evidence, surgical techniques, and imaging</b> in shoulder care. Senior editor Frederick A. Matsen III, along with expert section editors and contributing authors from around the world, offer <b>concise technical guidance on managing the full spectrum of shoulder pathologies</b>. This edition presents practical approaches to fractures, rotator cuff disorders, instability, arthritis, and failed prior surgeries, equipping orthopedic surgeons and trainees with the knowledge needed to achieve optimal outcomes for their patients. <ul> <li><b>Practical, illustrated surgical guides</b> to both established and emerging techniques for common and complex pathologies, addressing the needs of the busy surgeon while emphasizing patient-centered outcomes</li> <li><b>Multiple expert perspectives</b> from internationally recognized authors presenting their approaches to cuff tears, instability, arthritis, and fractures, including dissenting views that reflect ongoing scientific debate about optimal management strategies</li> <li><b>Critical examination of new technologies</b> including patient-specific 3D planning, navigation, and robotic-assisted surgery, with emphasis on the evidence supporting their clinical benefit and cost-effectiveness</li> <li><b>Evidence-based analysis of rotator cuff repair</b> that addresses the relationship between structural healing and functional outcomes, helping surgeons counsel patients about realistic expectations</li> <li><b>More than 60 high-quality video clips</b> demonstrating key procedures, plus 2,200 full-color illustrations, radiographs, scans, and intraoperative photographs</li> <li><b>Scientifically rigorous coverage</b> of shoulder biomechanics and pathophysiology to support sound clinical decision-making, acknowledging both what is known and where uncertainty remains</li> <li><b>An eBook version is included with purchase.</b> The eBook al
Page Count:
1012
Publication Date:
2026-07-17
ISBN-10:
0443287430
ISBN-13:
9780443287435
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