The Elbow and Its Disorders

by Morrey, Bernard F., M.D.; Sanchez-Sotelo, Joaquin, M.D., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9781416029021
• ISBN10: 1416029028
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-11-20
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

A must-have resource for any orthopaedic library, the latest edition of this technique-focused guide to the elbow has been revised and updated to give you even more coverage of trauma, arthroscopy, soft tissue injury, and joint replacement. The new full-color illustrations and online access to 43 video clips of exams and procedures performed by experts visually enhance an already great resource for both the novice becoming familiar with elbow anatomy and biomechanics and the seasoned surgeon treating difficult elbow problems. Features a technique-focused style and emphasis so you can provide the best hands-on care for your patients. Presents authoritative guidance from leading experts. Covers basic science through practical clinical application for a comprehensive look at the elbow. Features expanded coverage of key topics in trauma, soft tissue procedures, and joint replacement technique to keep you up to date on the latest advances. Supplements the text with new full-color-photos, illustrations, and diagrams for a more instructive and visually appealing approach. Includes 39 video clips (over 2 hours) of exams and procedures-such as calcific tendonitis and RCR margin convergence-performed by the experts online for step-by-step guidance. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued.

Table of Contents

Fundamentals and General Considerations
Phylogeny	p. 3
Anatomy of the Elbow Joint	p. 11
Biomechanics of the Elbow	p. 39
Diagnostic Considerations
Physical Examination of the Elbow	p. 67
Functional Evaluation of the Elbow	p. 80
Diagnostic Imaging of the Elbow	p. 92
Surgery and Rehabilitation
Surgical Exposures of the Elbow	p. 115
General and Regional Anesthesia and Postoperative Pain Control	p. 143
Principles of Elbow Rehabilitation	p. 152
Continuous Passive Motion	p. 160
Splints and Bracing at the Elbow	p. 164
Conditions Affecting the Child's Elbow
Imaging of the Pediatric Elbow	p. 173
Congenital Abnormalities of the Elbow	p. 184
Supracondylar Fractures of the Elbow in Children	p. 206
Complications of Supracondylar Fractures of the Elbow	p. 226
Physeal Fractures of the Elbow	p. 246
Fractures of the Neck of the Radius in Children	p. 268
Proximal Ulnar Fractures in Children	p. 283
Osteochondritis Dissecans	p. 288
Dislocations of the Child's Elbow	p. 297
Post-Traumatic Elbow Stiffness in Children	p. 326
Adult Trauma
Current Concepts in Fractures of the Distal Humerus	p. 337
Nonunion and Malunion of Distal Humerus Fractures	p. 349
Radial Head Fracture	p. 359
General Considerations Conservative Treatment, and Open Reduction and Internal Fixation	p. 359
Prosthetic Radial Head Replacement	p. 381
Fractures of the Olecranon	p. 389
Nonunion of the Olecranon and Proximal Ulna	p. 401
Coronoid Process and Monteggia Fractures	p. 419
Elbow Dislocations	p. 436
Complex Instability of the Elbow	p. 450
Chronic Unreduced Elbow Dislocation	p. 463
Ectopic Ossification About the Elbow	p. 472
Extrinsic Contracture: Lateral and Medial Column Procedures	p. 487
Hinged External Fixators of the Elbow	p. 499
Injury of the Flexors of the Elbow: Biceps Tendon Injury	p. 518
Rupture of the Triceps Tendon	p. 536
Soft Tissue Coverage of the Elbow	p. 547
Sports and Overuse Injuries to the Elbow
Diagnostic Arthroscopy: Indications, Portals, and Techniques	p. 567
Management of Loose Bodies and Other Limited Procedures	p. 578
Arthroscopy in the Throwing Athlete	p. 587
Arthroscopic Management of the Stiff Elbow	p. 596
Advanced Techniques	p. 609
Arthroscopic Management of Lateral Epicondylitis	p. 609
Arthroscopic Radial Ulnohumeral Ligament Reconstruction for Posterolateral Rotatory Instability of the Elbow	p. 617
Complications of Elbow Arthroscopy	p. 620
The Future of Arthroscopy of the Elbow	p. 625
Tennis Elbow Tendinosis	p. 626
Medial Epicondylitis	p. 643
Surgical Failure of Tennis Elbow	p. 650
Diagnosis and Treatment of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in Athletes	p. 658
Lateral Collateral Ligament Insufficiency	p. 669
Articular Injuries in the Athlete	p. 680
Overuse Syndrome	p. 697
Reconstructive Procedures of the Elbow
Elbow Arthroplasty: Historical Perspective and Emerging Concepts	p. 705
Unlinked Arthroplasty	p. 720
Distal Humeral Hemiarthroplasty	p. 720
Radiohumeral Arthrosis: Anconeus Arthroplasty and Capitellar Prosthetic Replacement	p. 729
Unlinked Total Elbow Arthroplasty	p. 738
Convertible Total Elbow Arthroplasty	p. 754
Linked Elbow Arthroplasty: Rationale, Indications, and Surgical Technique	p. 765
Linked Total Elbow Arthroplasty in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis	p. 782
Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis	p. 792
Distal Humeral Fractures-Acute Total Elbow Arthroplasty	p. 800
Semiconstrained Elbow Replacement: Results in Traumatic Conditions	p. 814
Total Elbow Arthroplasty as a Salvage for the Fused Elbow	p. 830
Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Distal Humerus Nonunion and Dysfunctional Instability	p. 835
Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Primary Osteoarthritis	p. 843
Complications of Elbow Replacement Arthroplasty	p. 849
Treatment of the Infected Total Elbow Arthroplasty	p. 862
Triceps Insufficiency Following Total Elbow Arthroplasty	p. 873
Wear and Elbow Replacement	p. 880
Revision of Failed Total Elbow Arthroplasty with Osseous Integrity	p. 885
Revision of Failed Total Elbow Arthroplasty with Osseous Deficiency	p. 899
Nonimplantation Salvage of Severe Elbow Dysfunction	p. 911
Synovectomy of the Elbow	p. 921
Interposition Arthroplasty of the Elbow	p. 935
Arthrodesis	p. 949
Flaccid Dysfunction of the Elbow	p. 956
Spastic Dysfunction of the Elbow	p. 1002
Elbow Disarticulation Amputation	p. 1015
Septic and Nontraumatic Conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis	p. 1025
Seronegative Inflammatory Arthritis	p. 1039
Primary Osteoarthritis: Ulnohumeral Arthroplasty	p. 1043
Septic Arthritis	p. 1056
Hematologic Arthritis	p. 1068
Neurotrophic Arthritis	p. 1078
Nerve Entrapment Syndromes	p. 1090
Pain Dysfunction Syndrome	p. 1119
Neoplasms of the Elbow	p. 1131
Loose Bodies	p. 1152
Bursitis	p. 1164
The Elbow in Metabolic Disease	p. 1174
Index	p. 1181
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