Chapter 25 Pathogenesis of Chronic Elbow Instability Bo Sanderhoff Olsen Introduction The elbow is a trocho-gynglymoid joint with rotatory and hinge movement. The joint consists of articulations between the humerus,…
Chapter 49 Neoplasms Around the Elbow Stephen R. Cannon Introduction The elbow appears to be an area which is rarely afflicted by primary bone tumours. Although it is difficult to…
Chapter 34 Rehabilitation of the Elbow Jo Gibson Introduction Epidemiological studies report the incidence of elbow pain in the general population as being between 8% and 12%.1 The elbow has…
Chapter 45 Revision Total Elbow Arthroplasty in the Presence of Bone Deficiency David Stanley Introduction Revision total elbow arthroplasty in the presence of bone deficiency is a challenging problem not…
Chapter 41 Surgery for Juvenile Idiopathic (Rheumatoid) Arthritis Michael Thomas Introduction Inflammatory joint disease occurring in children and adolescents is frequently debilitating and progressive. Even with modern medical treatment pain,…
Chapter 22 Fractures of the Olecranon and Complex Fracture–Dislocations of the Proximal Ulna and Radial Head Philip J. Mulieri, Mark A. Frankle, Mark A. Mighell Introduction The ulna is a…
Chapter 17 Fractures of the Distal Humerus Plating Techniques Shawn W. O’Driscoll Introduction Severe comminution, bone loss and osteopenia predispose distal humerus fractures to unsatisfactory results due to inadequate fixation….
Chapter 38 Primary Osteoarthritis of the Elbow David Stanley Introduction Primary osteoarthritis of the elbow is a relatively uncommon condition mainly affecting middle-aged men. It is characterized by wear of…
Chapter 6 Surgical Approaches to the Elbow Raul Barco Laakso, Pau Forcada-Calvet, José R. Ballesteros-Betancourt, Manuel Llusa-Pérez, Samuel A. Antuña Introduction The number of surgical exposures available and the potential…
Chapter 40 Open Debridement and Interposition Anthony Hearnden Introduction Open debridement of the elbow remains the mainstay of treatment for moderate to severe arthritis. However this statement fails to recognize…
