This book documents current knowledge on the mechanisms involved in sports injuries to the shoulder and elbow, reviews essential physical examinations, and explains the role of diagnostic imaging. Above all, it describes in detail the treatment modalities that are appropriate to the injuries encountered in throwing and overhead athletes, including chronic repetitive and acute traumatic injuries. Both conservative and surgical treatments are covered; the author's own preferred operative techniques are identified and explained, and helpful treatment algorithms offer guidance in selecting an approach fitting to the circumstances. In addition, the inclusion of instructive case reviews will assist readers in achieving a full understanding of the implementation of treatment protocols. Methods of rehabilitation are also described with the aid of demonstration videos, and advice is provided on appropriate timing. The book will be invaluable for all professionals who deal with sports injuries of the shoulder and elbow, including surgeons, physiotherapists, other medical practitioners, and trainers.

1. Shoulder anatomy & Biomechanics: Part 1 Anatomy of the Shoulder

2. Shoulder anatomy & Biomechanics: Part 2 Biomechanics of the Shoulder (Stability & kinematics of shoulder option, throwing kinematics)
3. Diagnostic imaging of shoulder pathology
4. Current concept: Surface electromyography
5. Epidemiology of Shoulder injuries in throwing & overhead athletes
6. Physical examination of the shoulder: A systemic review with meta-analysis of individual tests
7. Shoulder Arthroscopic Portals: Ordinary vs. Unconventional
8. Rotator Cuff Tear in Athletes: Part I Pathophysiology
9. Rotator Cuff Tear in Athletes: Part II Conservative management
10. Rotator Cuff Tear In Athletes: Part III Surgical treatment
11. Current concept: Arthroscopic treatment of partial articular-sided rotator cuff tears
12. SLAP lesion: Part I Pathophysiology & Diagnosis
13. SLAP lesion: Part II Acute lesion vs. Chronic lesion resulted from repetitive motion (or microtrauma)
14. SLAP lesion: Part III Return to play after SLAP repair
15. SLAP lesion: Part IV Management of concomitant rotator cuff tear
16. Scapular dyskinesis: Part 1 Clinical implications in shoulder injuries
17. Scapular dyskinesis: Part II A new diagnostic modality: 3-dimensional wing CT
18. Posterosuperior & anterosuperior impingement in overhead athletes
19. Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability: Part I General concepts & proper management
20. Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability: Part II Bony Bankart lesions: Small vs. large fragment
21. Traumatic anterior shoulder instability: Part III Hill-Sachs lesions
22. Acute posterior dislocation
23. Multidirectional instability of the shoulder in athletes
24. Acromioclavicular joint problems in athletes: Part I Joint arthrosis or distal clavicle osteolysis
25. Acromioclavicular joint problems in athletes: Part II AC joint subluxation or dislocation
26. Biceps instability: with vs. without rotator cuff lesions
27. Elbow arthroscopy & related anatomy
28. Arthroscopic treatment of the lateral epicondylitis
29. Osteochondritis Dissecans of the throwing elbow
30. Medial collateral ligament injuries in the overhead athletes
31. Treatment of unstable simple elbow dislocation
32. Current concept: Valgus extension overload syndrome.