Chapter 48 The Assessment and Management of Septic Arthritis Marc Bransby-Zachary Introduction Septic arthritis is defined as a bacterial infection of the synovium and joint space. It is a relatively…
Chapter 23 The Treatment of Adult Monteggia Fracture–Dislocations Rouin Amirfeyz, Amjid Ali, David Stanley Introduction In 1814 Giovanni Battista Monteggia described two patients with a fracture of the proximal third…
Chapter 24 Acute Elbow Dislocations and Management Michael M. Kalisvaart, Scott P. Steinmann Introduction The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in the body after the shoulder,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
