Main description:

This book, which derives from an initiative of the Education Committee of The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS), addresses all aspects of elbow arthroscopy. Anatomy is thoroughly introduced, referencing safe portals and describing techniques to minimize risk of complications. Subsequent chapters focus on the use of arthroscopy in a range of conditions, including osteochondritis dissecans, stiff elbow, epicondylitis, elbow instability, and elbow fractures. Guidance is provided on diagnosis and indications for arthroscopy, and arthroscopic technique is clearly detailed. A key chapter describes complications and how to avoid them. The authors are experts and pioneers in the field from North America, Australia, and Europe who have in common the ability to teach complex procedures in a simple way. This book will be an invaluable aid for the developing surgeon and an excellent reference for the experienced surgeon.

Contents:

Introduction.- Anatomy and portals.- Arthroscopic Technique.- OCD and loose bodies.- Elbow arthroscopy in stiff elbow.- Epicondilitis.- Comparison between open and arthroscopic technique in stiff elbow.- Elbow arthroscopy and instability.- Endoscopy around the elbow.- Elbow arthroscopy in elbow fracture.- Elbow arthroscopy complications.- Elbow arthroscopy in the future.