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Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury

A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

  • Highlights diagnosis and treatment techniques for injuries to the elbow ulnar collateral ligament, with a focus on both operative and non-operative management
  • Discusses the figure of 8 technique, docking technique, DANE TJ, revision surgery and complications, as well as sports-specific rehabilitation strategies
  • Selected chapters include video clips demonstrating step-by-step surgical techniques

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Table of contents (28 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
  2. Clinically Relevant Elbow Anatomy and Surgical Approaches

    • Xinning Li, LTC Josef K. Eichinger
    Pages 1-10
  3. Ulnar Collateral Ligament: Throwing Biomechanics

    • Kenneth Durham Weeks III, David M. Dines
    Pages 11-16
  4. Valgus Extension Overload

    • David C. Gerhardt, E. Lyle Cain
    Pages 17-25
  5. Ulnohumeral Chondral and Ligamentous Overload

    • Sheref E. Hassan, Daryl C. Osbahr
    Pages 27-34
  6. Epidemiology of Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries

    • Lauren M. Fabian, Stan A. Conte
    Pages 35-41
  7. History and Physical Exam on the Thrower’s Elbow

    • William Piwnica-Worms, Brian Grawe, Joshua S. Dines
    Pages 43-51
  8. Radiographic Imaging of the Elbow

    • Susie Muir, John V. Crues III
    Pages 53-66
  9. MR Imaging in Patients with Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury

    • Brett Lurie, Jan Fritz, Hollis G. Potter
    Pages 67-77
  10. Ultrasound Imaging of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury

    • Michael C. Ciccotti, Levon N. Nazarian, Michael G. Ciccotti
    Pages 79-91
  11. The Conservative Treatment of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries

    • Jaicharan J. Iyengar, Christopher S. Ahmad
    Pages 93-97
  12. Injections Including Platelet-Rich Plasma

    • Michael E. Angeline, John M. Zajac, Albert O. Gee, Joshua S. Dines, David W. Altchek
    Pages 99-106
  13. Primary Repair of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Elbow

    • Felix H. Savoie III, Michael J. O’Brien, Larry D. Field
    Pages 115-124
  14. Biomechanics of Reconstruction Constructs

    • Miguel A. Ramirez, Anand M. Murthi
    Pages 135-140
  15. Figure of 8 Technique and Outcomes

    • Tony Wanich, Jared M. Newman, Lewis A. Yocum
    Pages 141-148
  16. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: Docking Technique

    • Joshua S. Dines, Alexandra D. Berger, David W. Altchek
    Pages 149-154
  17. American Sports Medicine Institute Techniques and Outcomes

    • Anthony James Scillia, Jeffrey R. Dugas
    Pages 155-165
  18. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: Alternative Surgical Techniques

    • Benjamin C. Service, Neal S. Elattrache, Daryl C. Osbahr
    Pages 167-174

About this book

Presenting a comprehensive discussion of the biomechanics, assessment, diagnosis and management of injuries to the elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), including video clips of selected surgical techniques, this is a thorough and practical text for any clinician seeing athletes with this increasingly common injury. The book is organized thematically, beginning with anatomy and biomechanics of the ligament. Diagnosis of these injuries follows, with chapters focusing on both physical exam tests and imaging studies. Chapters on both conservative treatment and surgical approaches form the heart of the text, including revision surgery and complications, and review the variety of techniques and expected outcomes. Additionally, individual chapters are devoted to the female and high school-aged athlete. Proper rehabilitation is essential and rounds out the text, including a unique focus on sports-specific rehabilitation. Written and edited by top clinicians in orthopedics and sports medicine, this book is an essential reference for diagnosing and treating injuries to the elbow UCL.

Reviews

“This book is dedicated to a singular problem of the elbow: the ulnar collateral ligament injury. … This is perhaps the most comprehensive book on this topic I have ever read. It is well designed, up to date, easy to read, and a valuable guide for orthopedic surgeons treating these patients. It is a worthy addition to the institutional library and a must-have for anyone who does UCL surgery.” (Mark R. Hutchinson, Doody's Book Reviews, July, 2015)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA

    Joshua S. Dines, David W. Altchek

About the editors

Joshua S. Dines, MD, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA

David W. Altchek, MD, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury

  • Book Subtitle: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

  • Editors: Joshua S. Dines, David W. Altchek

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7540-9

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4899-7847-9Published: 26 June 2017

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4899-7540-9Published: 07 April 2015

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVIII, 281

  • Number of Illustrations: 119 b/w illustrations, 85 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation

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Softcover Book USD 99.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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