Clear and easy-to-follow guide lines on the most important surgical procedures distinguish this valuable overview of shoulder and elbow trauma. From practical instructions on treating shoulder and elbow fractures and dislocations, intra-articular distal humerus fractures, radial head fractures and replacement, proximal humerus fractures, to coverage of newer, pre-contoured implants and fixation methods, this book provides all the information needed to successfully perform operations involving shoulder and elbow trauma surgery. Key Features: 300 clear, stepbystep illustrations provide a "roadmap" to surgery Editorial comments suggest surgical options and alternatives Tips and pearls impart the insights of leading experts Useful complications sections provide alerts to potential problems and suggest how to avoid them Foreword by Charles Rockwood, a pioneer in the field of shoulder trauma and arthroplasty, offers insights and perspectives demonstrating highly effective techniques for the surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow trauma, this book is an excellent resource for orthopaedic surgeons, traumatologists, shoulder and elbow surgeons, and physical therapists. Raffy Mirzayan, M.D., is Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, at the University of Southern California. He is also an associate at Kaiser Permanente in Baldwin Park, CA. John M. Itamura, M.D., is Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine,at the University of Southern California.

Raffy Mirzayan, John M. Itamura