Fractures of the distal radius are extremely common, accounting for one-sixth of all fractures seen in emergency departments (EDs). The greatest frequency occurs in two age groups: those 6 to 10 years of age and those between 60 and 69…
Acknowledgments: We would like to acknowledge prior author Leonid Katolik, MD, for his contributions to earlier editions and his insights in developing the current text. Total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is used for the treatment of debilitating elbow arthropathies. Although clinical…
The elbow is one of the most congruous joints in the body. Joint stability is provided by a combination of the bony architecture and the collateral ligaments and muscles. The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) complex plays a key role in…
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…