The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body; correspondingly, the possibilities for injuries, diseases, differential diagnoses, and the demands on the surgeon are complex. For everyone involved in surgical procedures related to the shoulder, the new edition of the standard work "Habermeyer, Shoulder Surgery" is now available. It demonstrates how to properly perform shoulder surgeries and what to consider during the process. In 29 chapters, everything related to shoulder surgery is presented in a practical manner - from anatomy to examination methods and differential diagnoses, as well as surgical techniques, complications, tips and tricks, and much more. It covers: open surgical procedures, arthroscopic techniques, shoulder infections, and tumors of the shoulder girdle, as well as scores. More than 1,000 illustrations depict all essential aspects and facilitate understanding. New in the 5th edition: - K.