Benefits of Exercise
Benefits of Exercise Introduction The benefits of physical activity are widely recognized. The World Health organization identifies physical inactivity as the fourth leading risk factor for mortality—responsible for 6% of…
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Stretching Many people confuse stretching, flexibility, and mobility. Stretching is an intervention, flexibility is the limits of range of motion (ROM) due to muscle-tendon, and mobility is…
Sports Injury
Sports Injury Injury management The initial management of an acute sporting injury is vital as optimal treatment will shorten the recovery time, protect the athlete from further injury, and enable…
Immediate Care
Immediate Care Sports first aid Assess the airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC). Assess and monitor level of consciousness. Direct the casualty on to the appropriate agency. Keep within recognized first…
Arthroplasty for Posttraumatic Conditions of the Elbow
Arthroplasty for Posttraumatic Conditions of the Elbow Matthew L. Ramsey DEFINITION Posttraumatic conditions of the elbow represent a variety of disorders involving the elbow as a result of previous injury….
Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Rheumatoid Arthritis Bryan J. Loeffler Patrick M. Connor DEFINITION Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory condition of unknown etiology affecting 1% to 2% of…
Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Primary Osteoarthritis
Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Primary Osteoarthritis Emilie Cheung Garet Comer DEFINITION Primary osteoarthritis (OA) of the elbow is a relatively rare condition that has an idiopathic etiology, although it is…
Elbow Arthrodesis
Elbow Arthrodesis Mark A. Mighell Robert U. Hartzler Thomas J. Kovack BACKGROUND Elbow arthrodesis (EA) is rarely performed in orthopaedic surgery and indicated only as a salvage procedure. Historically, EA…
Elbow Arthroplasty: History, Design Evolution, and Current Design Options for Treatment
Elbow Arthroplasty: History, Design Evolution, and Current Design Options for Treatment Peter S. Johnston Matthew L. Ramsey HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Normal elbow function requires a pain-free, mobile, and stable articulation. Nonarthroplasty…
Synovectomy of the Elbow
Synovectomy of the Elbow Michael J. O’Brien J. Ollie Edmunds Jr. Felix H. Savoie III DEFINITION Elbow synovectomy surgically removes the thickened, inflamed, and painful synovium of the elbow joint….
