Patient Booklet Krames® Rotator Cuff Injuries

Features

• Provides treatment options for rotator cuff tears
• tendonitis
• bursitis
• and impingement syndrome Reflects current practice trends and supports shared decision and informed consent discussions Topics: healthy and damaged rotator cuffs; interactive chart - What Causes Your Pain?; tests and evaluation; nonsurgical treatment - active rest
• ice
• heat
• medications
• injection therapy
• electrical stimulation
• and ultrasound; 6 exercises to restore function and strength; arthroscopic and open surgery
• nerve block
• risks and complications; pre-op
• updated patient safety protocols; rehabilitation and physical therapy; when to call the doctor 16 pages
• full-color photography
• illustrations and enhanced anatomical artwork