Patellar Instability
Fig. 8.1 anterior and medial views of the knee joint from volume rendered computed tomography depicting the normal anatomy and relations 8.1 Proximal Procedures Patellar instability is a term that…
Synovial Pathology
Fig. 9.1 Show the MRI appearance of a mediopatellar synovial plica Ultrasonography is another well-accepted investigation method of the knee. It has several advantages over MRI, such as cost, reproducibility…
Operating Setup and Normal Anatomy
Fig. 1.1 Operating room dedicated for arthroscopic intervention, equipped with arthroscopic tower, anesthetic device, operating table with “leg holder” device which allows patient position with the knee in variable flexion….
Multiligamentary Knee Injury
Fig. 5.1 Irreducible posterior dislocation of the left knee in an elderly male: AP and lateral X-rays from emergency presentation (a, b) and 8 weeks after open reduction and conservative…
Arthroscopic Treatment of Intraarticular Fractures Around the Knee
Fig. 6.1 AP and lateral X-ray views of a 12 years old girl with a type IIIA tibial spine avulsion. AP and lateral X-rays after arthroscopic reduction and internal fixation…
Rehabilitation after Elbow Arthroplasty
Rehabilitation after Elbow Arthroplasty Samuel A. Antuña The goal of elbow replacement is to restore the function of the elbow joint as a link that positions the hand in space…
Complications of Total Elbow Arthroplasty
Complications of Total Elbow Arthroplasty April D. Armstrong Leesa M. Galatz INTRODUCTION Modern prosthetic arthroplasty has led to dramatic improvements in function and lifestyle of individuals affected with degenerative and…
Revision Elbow Arthroplasty
Revision Elbow Arthroplasty Gordon Beadel Graham King INTRODUCTION Over the last few years the indications for total elbow joint replacement have expanded from inflammatory arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis, to include…
Prosthetic Management of Dysfunctional Instability and Periarticular Nonunions
Prosthetic Management of Dysfunctional Instability and Periarticular Nonunions Syed A. Hasan Matthew L. Ramsey INTRODUCTION Background of the Topic A stable and mobile elbow joint is a requirement for normal…
Replacement Arthroplasty for Chronic Dislocation of the Elbow
Replacement Arthroplasty for Chronic Dislocation of the Elbow Marc J. Milia Patrick M. Connor INTRODUCTION The function of the elbow is to provide a stable link between the hand and…
