The Athlete's Elbow

The Athlete's Elbow Synopsis

Area of focus of this title is on sports medicine and shoulder and upper extremity.Learn to properly treat patients with a variety of sports-related elbow injuries. All orthopaedic surgeons, shoulder and elbow specialists, sports medicine specialists, and primary care sports specialists who manage elbow problems as a result of activity will find this monograph an up-to-date and useful resource on the most common conditions that appear in everyday practice.Designed to be a concise, yet complete one-stop resource for the management of elbow problems, ""The Athletes Elbow"" can be used as a reference in evaluating, treating, and counseling patients with soft-tissue elbow disorders such as ligament tears, tendon tears, and stiff elbow.Chapters include: Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Elbow; Lateral Epicondylitis; Biceps Injuries; Triceps Injuries; Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction; Posterolateral Rotatory Instability and Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction; Valgus Extension Overload and Plica; and, Osteocapsular Arthroplasty."" The Monograph Series"" draws on current literature to support diagnosis, initial treatment, and management decision making for specific orthopaedic conditions. ""Complications in Orthopaedics"" is a richly illustrated, in-depth case-based discussion of treatment options for specific orthopaedic complications - and how to prevent the complications from occurring in the first place!Together, they will enhance your diagnostic and treatment skills for a range of conditions and help you prepare for common complications.