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Rotator cuff disorders
Paediatric prosthetic management and the contents represent the surgical repertoire of that establishment. There is limited debate in the book, therefore, but issues in arthroplasty and reconstruction currently considered important in the American literature are covered. It is divided into two volumes, the first containing a section on general information followed by the upper limb joints and the second covering the lower limb joints. Each joint is in turn dealt with in terms of surgical anatomy, biomechanics, arthroscopic procedures, joint replacement and other available adult (but not paediatric) reconstructive operations. It is well illustrated with clear line diagrams and drawings and well reproduced X-rays. This is an excellent book for the resident as it presents a scientific approach to the full range of adult reconstructive procedures in a consistent manner which is lost when one tries to find a suitable text for each region in isolation. It allows a structured appraisal of a large section of the syllabus for the specialty fellowship examination and could help guide one's reading for this examination. By covering such a large range of joints, however, this does necessarily mean that those who wish to devote time to a particular region or joint and develop a special interest should look elsewhere for a sufficiently comprehensive text. I would recommend this book be available in all hospitals where orthopaedic surgeons are being trained. D. LIMB
Rotator Cuff Disorders Wayne Z Burkhead Jr. Williams & Wilkins, 1996 ISBN 0-683-01215-0
422 pages
Price £130.00
Dr Burkhead has brought together a beautifully constructed and comprehensive work in this volume with the help of 45 contributors of international repute. It is divided into seven sections covering the history of cuff repair, basic science, evaluation and classification of lesions, clinical disorders, conservative treatment, arthroscopic management and the surgical strategies for massive tears. A comfortable balance has been struck between interesting historical aspects, a fundamental scientific background and useful clinical annotation. It is well illustrated throughout with black and white images, line diagrams and drawings which support the text satisfactorily. Some care has to be exercised by the casual user in using the book for reference purposes. In areas of controversy the editor has selected proponents of the main arguments to present a chapter containing their own philosophy. It is not always clear, therefore, that what is suggested in one chapter may be argued against equally convincingly in the next chapter. If read with care on the other hand a very balanced
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overview of the current thinking on rotator cuff disorders is presented. I would strongly recommend this book to any trainee with an interest in shoulder surgery and it should be available to anyone on a regional training programme. It is quite a specialised text, howevel, and will not find its way into the average generalist's or non-shoulder specialist's personal library. D. LIMB
Amputations and Prosthetics: A Case Study Bella J. May F.A. Davis Company 1996 ISBN 0-8036-0043-7
246 pages
Price £27.00
In my career as an orthopaedic surgeon I have never regretted performing an amputation. I have, however, sometimes regretted not performing an amputation at an early enough stage. Every trainee should have a thorough understanding of both the indications and techniques of amputation. This book by an American physical therapist approaches the subject from a case study viewpoint and is a good overview of the subject. For the orthopaedic trainee however this book has limited value. There is no detailed descriptions of amputation techniques and potential pitfalls thereof. Chapters on diabetic feet and vascular problems are not really in our sphere of practice. Detailed programmes of rehabilitation are likely to be of more interest to the physiotherapists. The chapters on prosthetic prescription and the different types of lower limb prostheses would certainly be worth scanning but apart from these there is little here that could be recommended for those in training. S. BOLLEN
Outline of Orthopaedics Adams/Hamblen Churchill Livingstone 1995 ISBN 0 443 051496
448 pages
£21.00
This compact book contains an enormous amount of information relating to all common orthopaedic conditions. Fractures are dealt with in a separate publication. The introduction begins with a very interesting history of orthopaedics from the 18th century. The remainder of the content gives the basic information but because of the size of the book it is not possible to give great detail or provide illustrations for every condition. The bibliography provides an extensive list of relevant references. As a revision book for senior orthopaedic trainees it lacks up-to-date disease classifications which help to determine the prognosis and appropriate treatment
Rotator Cuff Disorders Wayne Z Burkhead Jr. Williams & Wilkins, 1996 ISBN 0-683-01215-0
422 pages
Price £130.00
Dr Burkhead has brought together a beautifully constructed and comprehensive work in this volume with the help of 45 contributors of international repute. It is divided into seven sections covering the history of cuff repair, basic science, evaluation and classification of lesions, clinical disorders, conservative treatment, arthroscopic management and the surgical strategies for massive tears. A comfortable balance has been struck between interesting historical aspects, a fundamental scientific background and useful clinical annotation. It is well illustrated throughout with black and white images, line diagrams and drawings which support the text satisfactorily. Some care has to be exercised by the casual user in using the book for reference purposes. In areas of controversy the editor has selected proponents of the main arguments to present a chapter containing their own philosophy. It is not always clear, therefore, that what is suggested in one chapter may be argued against equally convincingly in the next chapter. If read with care on the other hand a very balanced
289
overview of the current thinking on rotator cuff disorders is presented. I would strongly recommend this book to any trainee with an interest in shoulder surgery and it should be available to anyone on a regional training programme. It is quite a specialised text, howevel, and will not find its way into the average generalist's or non-shoulder specialist's personal library. D. LIMB
Amputations and Prosthetics: A Case Study Bella J. May F.A. Davis Company 1996 ISBN 0-8036-0043-7
246 pages
Price £27.00
In my career as an orthopaedic surgeon I have never regretted performing an amputation. I have, however, sometimes regretted not performing an amputation at an early enough stage. Every trainee should have a thorough understanding of both the indications and techniques of amputation. This book by an American physical therapist approaches the subject from a case study viewpoint and is a good overview of the subject. For the orthopaedic trainee however this book has limited value. There is no detailed descriptions of amputation techniques and potential pitfalls thereof. Chapters on diabetic feet and vascular problems are not really in our sphere of practice. Detailed programmes of rehabilitation are likely to be of more interest to the physiotherapists. The chapters on prosthetic prescription and the different types of lower limb prostheses would certainly be worth scanning but apart from these there is little here that could be recommended for those in training. S. BOLLEN
Outline of Orthopaedics Adams/Hamblen Churchill Livingstone 1995 ISBN 0 443 051496
448 pages
£21.00
This compact book contains an enormous amount of information relating to all common orthopaedic conditions. Fractures are dealt with in a separate publication. The introduction begins with a very interesting history of orthopaedics from the 18th century. The remainder of the content gives the basic information but because of the size of the book it is not possible to give great detail or provide illustrations for every condition. The bibliography provides an extensive list of relevant references. As a revision book for senior orthopaedic trainees it lacks up-to-date disease classifications which help to determine the prognosis and appropriate treatment