Overview Chapter synopsis Elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are potentially career ending. The DANE technique is an effective way to reconstruct the ligament. It is performed through a muscle splitting approach and employs a combination of interference screw fixation…
OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis The Jobe technique was the first technique reported for ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, and several subsequent modifications have been described. The procedure involves passage of a graft, most commonly the palmaris longus tendon, through the ulnar…
OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis The docking technique has resulted in excellent outcomes for athletes at all levels of play and has proven to be a less invasive and reliable method of reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Important points The…
OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis Lateral epicondylitis, also known as “tennis elbow,” is a chronic overuse injury and a common source of elbow pain. Patients who fail conservative treatment may be considered for arthroscopic debridement of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB)…
Overview Chapter synopsis Overhead-throwing athletes place a tremendous amount of force on their elbows during activity. Over time, this may lead to inflammatory conditions, posteromedial impingement, osteophytes, and loose bodies. Elbow arthroscopy has become the treatment of choice for these…
OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis Stiffness and contracture of the elbow are common after elbow injury, surgical interventions, and with arthritic conditions. Initial treatments are typically nonoperative and include static bracing and structured rehabilitation. For patients who experience suboptimal motion that severely…
OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis Valgus extension overload can cause posteromedial pain in the thrower’s elbow as osteophytes form on the posteromedial aspect of the olecranon and impinge on the olecranon fossa. Repetitive microtrauma results in the attenuation and instability of the…
Overview Chapter synopsis Osteochondritis dissecans is a multifactorial focal insult to the articular surface resulting in separation of the articular cartilage and subchondral bone. In the elbow, the most common location for osteochondritis dissecans is the capitellum and generally it…
OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis A thorough understanding of the indications for elbow arthroscopy and the anatomic structures about the elbow allows safe and effective arthroscopic treatment of a number of elbow disorders. Appropriate patient positioning and correct portal placement are essential.…
OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis Surgical management of athletic injuries of the elbow necessitates a detailed understanding of the intricate anatomy and the complex range of functions of the elbow. This chapter provides a detailed, technical anatomic overview. Following surgical intervention, return…