Sports Injuries: the Shoulder - 2nd Edition

An essential reference for anyone involved in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder injuries, Sports Injuries: The Shoulder, Second Edition, is an anatomical reference in stunning 3-D and a comprehensive guide to injuries of the shoulder.

The anatomy section includes a high-resolution, three-dimensional computer graphic model of the anatomy of the shoulder. The model allows you to choose from a variety of views, rotate at any point, and peel away layers of anatomy from skin to bone. Clicking on any structures within the model brings up extensive text supported by hundreds of color diagrams, videos, and slides.

The second edition features

-better 3D graphics with new 3D views that include bursae, fascia, lymph system, and synovial membranes;

-larger rendered images so the images can be viewed in a larger format when running the software;

-new 3D animations including skeleton with muscles running, throwing, and kicking a ball;

-animations of overuse injuries; and

-new 3D illustrations of injuries to accompany clinical text.
The overview section covers functional anatomy of the shoulder, principles of shoulder biomechanics, the kinetic chain, the shoulder in throwing sports, clinical examination, and imaging. General principles of treatment (such as drugs, electrotherapy, and manual therapy) and principles of rehabilitation (muscle conditioning, flexibility, and sport-specific training) are also included.

Finally, the injuries section includes information on acute, traumatic, and overuse injuries:

-Injuries to the sternoclavicular joint

-Injuries to the acromioclavicular joint

-Injuries to the glenohumeral joint

-Injuries to the clavicle

-Injuries to the rotator cuff

-Neurovascular lesions
Sports Injuries: The Shoulder, Second Edition, also includes a quiz and test facility, the ability to import any image into your own private educational presentations, royalty free, and will work on both Windows and Macintosh.

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