BookRobert Z. Tashjian, editor.
Summary: Providing a detailed review of one of the most common clinical problems, elbow instability, this comprehensive text organizes the most up-to-date, evidence-based information on the rapidly advancing field of elbow surgery. Initial chapters focus on anatomy, biomechanics and the most currently utilized surgical approaches for the treatment of the unstable elbow. Subsequent chapters focus on the evaluation and surgical treatments of acute instabilities, such as simple dislocations and fracture-dislocations, as well as chronic instabilities, including chapters focusing on the non-operative and operative management of the throwing athlete. The final chapters describe additional treatment strategies for complex instabilities, focusing on external fixation, total elbow arthroplasty and elbow fusion. Each chapter includes background information, an evaluation section, a treatment algorithm, non-operative treatment strategies, surgical management, published outcomes and preferred methods of treatment from each author. A supplemental video section is also included, depicting frequently performed procedures. Written by experts in the field, The Unstable Elbow consolidates all of the current knowledge of elbow instability into a valuable resource for orthopedic surgeons and residents worldwide.
Contents:
Part I: Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Elbow
Anatomy of the Elbow
Biomechanics of the Elbow
Surgical Approaches to the Elbow
Part II: Acute Instabilities of the Elbow
Treatment of Simple Elbow Dislocations
Management of Terrible Triads
Varus Posteromedial Rotatory Instability
Posterior Monteggia Fracture-Dislocations
Transolecranon Fracture-Dislocations
Treatment of Longitudinal Forearm Instability: Essex-Lopresti Injury
Part III: Chronic Instabilities of the Elbow
Evaluation and Management of Posterolateral Rotatory Instability (PLRI)
Evaluation and Nonoperative Treatment of the Unstable Throwing Elbow
Operative Strategies for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Insufficiency
Treatment of Combined Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligament Insufficiency
Treatment of the Chronically Subluxated Elbow (Persistent Elbow Instability)
External Fixation in the Setting of Elbow Instability
The Role of Total Elbow Arthroplasty in the Setting of Elbow Instability
Elbow Fusion for The Unstable Elbow. .