The Unstable Elbow

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiii

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2. Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Elbow

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Anatomy of the Elbow

      • J. Michael Smith, John-Erik Bell

      Pages 3-11

   3. Biomechanics of the Elbow

      • Peter N. Chalmers, Aaron M. Chamberlain

      Pages 13-26

   4. Surgical Approaches to the Elbow

      • Emilie V. Cheung, Eric J. Sarkissian

      Pages 27-38

3. Acute Instabilities of the Elbow

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 39-39

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   2. Treatment of Simple Elbow Dislocations

      • Yehia H. Bedeir, Shannon R. Carpenter, Anand M. Murthi

      Pages 41-51

   3. Management of Terrible Triads

      • Dane H. Salazar, Jay D. Keener

      Pages 53-73

   4. Varus Posteromedial Rotatory Instability

      • Kevin Chan, George S. Athwal

      Pages 75-84

   5. Posterior Monteggia Fracture-Dislocations

      • Justin C. Wong, Joseph A. Abboud, Charles L. Getz

      Pages 85-97

   6. Transolecranon Fracture-Dislocations

      • Nicholas M. Capito, E. Scott Paxton, Andrew Green

      Pages 99-109

   7. Treatment of Longitudinal Forearm Instability: Essex-Lopresti Injury

      • Laura E. Stoll, Ryan P. Calfee

      Pages 111-123

4. Chronic Instabilities of the Elbow

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 125-125

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   2. Evaluation and Management of Posterolateral Rotatory Instability (PLRI)

      • Pieter Caekebeke, Megan Anne Conti Mica, Roger van Riet

      Pages 127-139

   3. Evaluation and Nonoperative Treatment of the Unstable Throwing Elbow

      • Paul Sethi, Craig J. Macken

      Pages 141-157

   4. Operative Strategies for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Insufficiency

      • Kyle R. Duchman, Robert W. Westermann, Brian R. Wolf

      Pages 159-177

   5. Treatment of Combined Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligament Insufficiency

      • Lawrence Camarda, Gregory I. Bain

      Pages 179-189

   6. Treatment of the Chronically Subluxated Elbow (Persistent Elbow Instability)

      • Carlos Kalbakdij, James M. Saucedo, Raul Barco, Samuel A. Antuña

      Pages 191-202

5. Additional Treatment Strategies for the Unstable Elbow

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 203-203

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   2. External Fixation in the Setting of Elbow Instability

      • Alexander W. Aleem, Matthew L. Ramsey, Joseph A. Abboud

      Pages 205-216

Providing a detailed review of one of the most common clinical problems, elbow instability, this comprehensive text organizes the most up-to-date, evidence-based information on the rapidly advancing field of elbow surgery. Initial chapters focus on anatomy, biomechanics and the most currently utilized surgical approaches for the treatment of the unstable elbow. Subsequent chapters focus on the evaluation and surgical treatments of acute instabilities, such as simple dislocations and fracture-dislocations, as well as chronic instabilities, including chapters focusing on the non-operative and operative management of the throwing athlete. The final chapters describe additional treatment strategies for complex instabilities, focusing on external fixation, total elbow arthroplasty and elbow fusion. Each chapter includes background information, an evaluation section, a treatment algorithm, non-operative treatment strategies, surgical management, published outcomes and preferred methods of treatment from each author. A supplemental video section is also included, depicting frequently performed procedures. Written by experts in the field, The Unstable Elbow consolidates all of the current knowledge of elbow instability into a valuable resource for orthopedic surgeons and residents worldwide.

• Elbow instability
• Essex Lopresti injury
• Monteggia fracture
• Posteromedial rotator instability
• Terrible triad
• Transolecranon fracture dislocation

“The goal is to provide a ‘big picture look at the problem as well as a platform for identifying areas and options for treatment.’ Based on these defined goals, the authors are successful. The book is targeted at musculoskeletal specialists, but particularly orthopedic surgeons who wish to optimize their skill in the treatment of elbow injuries and instability. … Dr. Tashjian deserves kudos for bringing together a talented group of contributors to address each facet of elbow instability.” (Mark R. Hutchinson, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2016)

• Department of Orthopedics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, USA

  Robert Z. Tashjian

Robert Z. Tashjian, MD, Department of Orthopedics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

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