Operative Treatment of Elbow Injuries

Herausgegeben:Baker, Champ L.; Plancher, Kevin D.;Mitarbeit:Morrey, B. F.

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Produktbeschreibung

Operative Treatment of Elbow Injuries is a complete presentation of all surgical approaches to repair of the elbow, and will demonstrate the most effective management of elbow injuries and problems. The book brings together a prestigious group of leaders in the field, who share their expertise and experiences to present the full scope of every aspect of elbow procedures. Discussions focus on clinical anatomy, physical exam, nonoperative treatment, indications, contraindications, operative techniques, results and expectations, and complications. This volume features information on arthroscopy of the elbow, soft tissue injuries, compression syndromes, and the "hot" new techniques of distraction arthroplasty, as well as distraction devices for contracture release. Sports-related injuries, as well as treatment of children's elbow injuries, are addressed extensively. Enhanced with over 450 specially prepared illustrations, this book will be extremely useful to the orthopaedic surgeon and the sports medicine specialist.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer / Springer New York / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-1-4419-3184-9
• Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 279mm x 210mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 896g
• ISBN-13: 9781441931849
• ISBN-10: 1441931848
• Artikelnr.: 32209579

Inhaltsangabe

Anatomy of the Elbow Joint and Surgical Approaches.- Biomechanics of the Elbow and Throwing Mechanisms.- History and Physical Examination of the Elbow.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Elbow.- Little League Elbow.- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis.- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries.- Lateral Collateral Ligament Reconstruction.- Biceps Tendon and Triceps Tendon Ruptures.- Valgus Extension Overload Syndrome.- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.- Pronator Syndrome.- Radial Nerve Compression about the Elbow.- Arthroscopy of the Elbow.- Diagnostic Arthroscopy of the Elbow.- Arthroscopic Removal of Loose Bodies in the Elbow.- Arthroscopic Treatment of Ankylosis of the Elbow.- Arthroscopic Radial Head Resection.- Problem Fractures of the Distal Humerus.- Radial Head Fractures.- Supracondylar Fractures of the Humerus in Children.- Pediatric Lateral Condylar Fractures.- Elbow Dislocation.- Treatment of Olecranon, Coronoid, and Proximal Ulnar Fracture-Dislocation.- Nonunions of the Elbow.- Elbow Contracture Release: Open Operative Strategies.- Tumors of the Elbow.- Olecranon Bursitis.- Rehabilitation of Elbow Injuries in Overhead-throwing Athletes.

Rezensionen

From the reviews: ... This text provides an excellent and comprehensive review of the operative treatment of elbow disorders. The text is an excellent read for the specialist and the general orthopaedic surgeon alike; additional health-care providers who will find this text useful include family practitioners, physical therapists, and athletic trainers. I believe that this text should be a part of every orthopaedic library. Ken Yamaguchi, MD The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery "This single-volume textbook is an outstanding review of the treatment of elbow disorders. It is a comprehensive book covering all of the important aspects ... . the purpose of this text is to provide a comprehensive yet easy read for the busy orthopaedic surgeon ... . I believe that the text is highly successful in that regard. The text is an excellent read for the specialist and the general orthopaedic surgeon ... . I believe that this text should be part of every orthopaedic library." (Ken Yamaguchi, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol. 84-A (6), 2002)