Embryology and Developmental Anatomy of the Elbow
Chapter 1 Embryology and Developmental Anatomy of the Elbow K.P. Draviaraj, David Stanley Introduction Development of the upper limb (Fig. 1.1) can best be understood as a series of ectodermal…
Paediatric Proximal Ulnar Fractures
Chapter 12 Paediatric Proximal Ulnar Fractures Thomas Wirth Introduction Fractures of the proximal ulna comprise several types of olecranon fractures together with fractures involving the coronoid process. The reported incidence…
Biomechanics of the Elbow
Chapter 3 Biomechanics of the Elbow Andrew A. Amis Introduction A good working knowledge of the biomechanics of the elbow is fundamental for planning treatment or devising novel methods of…
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Chapter 14 Osteochondritis Dissecans Colin E. Bruce Introduction Beyond common fractures and their attendant complications, elbow problems are relatively uncommon in the young. Nevertheless, there are a number of conditions…
Postoperative Pain Relief
Chapter 7 Postoperative Pain Relief Carmel F. Martin Introduction and background The goal of postoperative pain relief is to achieve optimal analgesia, facilitating a quick return to normal activities with…
