Introduction This chapter reviews the elbow pathology associated with some hematologic conditions. The symptoms and radiographic changes of hematologic arthritis resemble inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. The medical treatment of the underlying process plays an important role in the…
Introduction Seronegative inflammatory arthritis refers to a group of conditions in which clinical evidence of noninfectious, active inflammation ( Box 78.1 ) is noted in the joints, but serum autoantibodies, such as rheumatoid factor (RF) or anticyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP)…
Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that has been known to exist since at least the 1800s, when the first detailed description was reported. Indirect evidence that it may have existed as far back as…
Introduction Over the years since the first edition of this book, primary degenerative arthritis of the elbow is now both well recognized and readily treated. While the pattern of articular changes of the elbow with aging has been studied, from…
Introduction Trauma to the elbow resulting in damage to the articular cartilage or residual surface in congruencies can alter the load distribution across bearing surfaces and place the joint at risk for development of degenerative changes and early-onset arthritis. Posttraumatic…
Introduction It would seem that it remains appropriate to introduce this topic with the following statement from Monro from 1788: Ensuring the smooth and frictionless working of the body corporate, usually uncomplaining, inconspicuous, hard-working, and very modest in their requirements,…
Introduction While preceding chapters of this book have addressed management of various medical and surgical conditions in the elbow, the management of pain has been separated out as its own specific chapter. Congenital, traumatic, and surgical issues may all result…
Introduction The diagnosis of a nerve entrapment lesion arising at the elbow can be relatively straightforward if the history, physical examination, electromyographic (EMG) and imaging studies, when indicated, all confirm the diagnosis and the localization of the lesion. However, when…
Introduction The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) complex is one of the main structures implicated in the stability of the elbow joint. Insufficiency of the LCL complex is present in many patients with elbow instability. Several basic science and clinical studies…
Introduction The relationship of olecranon spur removal and medial ulnar collateral ligament injury was first recognized by Andrews. It is well known that valgus instability resulting from excessive removal of the medial corner of the olecranon is extremely difficult, if…