Disorders of the Scapula and Their Role in Shoulder Injury A Clinica
This unique book - the first of its kind exclusive on disorders of the scapula - is a concise but comprehensive summary of the evidence that will enable clinicians to understand the scapula from its functions to its dysfunctions and includes clinical guid
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Disorders of the Scapula and Their Role in Shoulder Injury
A Clinical Guide to Evaluation and Management
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Disorders of the Scapula and Their Role in Shoulder Injury
W. Ben Kibler • Aaron D. Sciascia Editors
Disorders of the Scapula and Their Role in Shoulder Injury A Clinical Guide to Evaluation and Management
Editors W. Ben Kibler Lexington Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center Lexington, KY USA
Aaron D. Sciascia Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY USA
ISBN 978-3-319-53582-1 ISBN 978-3-319-53584-5 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-53584-5 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017941729 © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Foreword I
hy This Book Should Be Written (A Shoulder Surgeon’s W Viewpoint) As the pathoanatomy of the shoulder comes into greater clarity, the dynamic role that the scapula plays in that complex relationship is also becoming apparent. However, until recently, the scapula may have been incompletely considered [1]. It is quickly becoming obvious that the scapula must be thoroughly studied to effectively optimize treatment of shoulder injuries of all natures. For a practicing orthopedic surgeon, this relationship is important to consider when seeing patients in clinic for outpatient treatment, in planning operative interventions for shoulder injuries, and as an integral part of the recovery process. Indeed, the senior author feels that correcting scapular positioning and tracking is the key to the long-term success of any operative intervention involving the shoulder. Scapular dysfunction is present in some form in all patients with shoulde
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