Arthroscopy of the Wrist and Elbow

"Arthroscopy of the Wrist and Elbow" explores the areas most commonly treated by upper extremity surgeons and demonstrates critical treatment pathways that combine time-tested principles with the latest technologies. The book's special emphasis is on newly developed minimally invasive procedures for wrist and elbow conditions combined with a review of imaging techniques make it a practical resource for all upper extremity surgeons and orthopaedists at every level of practice and training. In an illustrated format designed for ease of use and practicality, leading specialists share their expertise on virtually every area of upper extremity surgery, from preoperative evaluation to postoperative follow-up. The book begins with a review of arthroscopic anatomy, imaging techniques, and physical examinations, providing guidelines on equipment requirements and operating room set-up. It then delves into specific treatments currently in use for various conditions, presenting for the first time some of the newest techniques to emerge in this field. A particular distinction of the book is its introduction of arthroscopic techniques that accomplish results traditionally achieved through open procedures. The contributors to this volume discuss alternatives to procedures and address potential complications.

Table of Contents:
Part 1 Wrist: arthroscopy of the wrist - introduction and indications, Terry L. Whipple; arthroscopic anatomy of the wrist, William H. Bowers and Terry L. Whipple; imaging of the wrist, Thomas L. Pope et al; wrist arthroscopy equipment, operating room set-up and the surgical team, Judy L. Cooper et al; surgical technique for wrist arthroscopy, Terry L. Whipple et al; carpal instabilities, Gary G. Phoeling et al; palmar midcarpal instability, David M. Lichtman; triangular fibrocartilage complex - diagnostic and operative arthroscopy, Gary G. Phoeling et al; arthroscopy of the distal radioulnar joint, Andrew K. Palmar et al; fractures of the distal forearm, L. Andrew Koman and Gary G. Phoeling; articular cartilage lesions of the wrist, Gary G. Phoeling and James H. Roth; inflammatory arthritis of the wrist, Donald C. Ferlic and William P. Cooney; complications in wrist arthroscopy, Gary G. Phoeling et al. Part 2 Elbow: elbow arthroscopy - introduction and overview, Gary G. Phoeling and Evan F. Ekman; imaging of the elbow, Thomas L. Pope et al; diagnostic arthroscopy of the elbow - surgical technique and arthroscopic and portal anatomy, William G. Carson, Jr. and John F. Meyers; arthroscopic surgical treatment of elbow pathology, James R. Andrews and Patrick J. McKenzie.