Operative Treatment of Elbow Injuries

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.

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)