Clinical Examination of the Overhead Athlete: The “Differential-Directed” Approach John M. Tokish Sumant G. Krishnan Richard J. Hawkins INTRODUCTION The organization of this chapter on the clinical evaluation of the…
Shoulder Anatomy and Biomechanics During Overhead Motions James E. Tibone Rick B. Cunningham Patrick J. McMahon INTRODUCTION The goal in treating the overhead athlete is to eliminate pain and enable…
The Overhead Athlete—Challenges and Decision-Making Richard J. hawkins Sumant G. Krishnan INTRODUCTION From an orthopedic and therapy point of view, it has been some time since we have had an…
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 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 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 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 Marc J. Milia Patrick M. Connor INTRODUCTION The function of the elbow is to provide a stable link between the hand and…
Replacement Arthroplasty for Acute Fractures Mark Frankle David Fisher Mark Mighell INTRODUCTION Displaced intraarticular fractures of the distal humerus are both rare and difficult to treat. They occur in fractures…
Arthroplasty in Synovial-Based Arthritis of the Elbow I. A. Trail INTRODUCTION “Synovial-based arthritis” is a term that encompasses all forms of inflammatory arthritis affecting the elbow joint. By definition this…
