Essential Techniques in Elbow Surgery

ISBN-13: 9783319315737 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 161 str.

Samuel Antuna; Raul Barco

Opis

This book provides surgical tips, pearls and pitfalls of the ten most common surgical procedures performed by elbow surgeons in daily clinical practice. It is written by some of the most recognized elbow surgeons in the world and follows a homogeneous format so the reader can easily grasp the key points. A very high quality of pictures depicting the surgical steps, together with representative drawings is one of the main strengths of this book. After reading this concise guide, the reader will feel confident in performing basic surgical procedures around the elbow, knowing where the risks are and improving the technique to achieve an optimal results for patients.

Spis treści

Avoiding Complications in Elbow Surgery: The Anatomy Revisited.- Open and Arthroscopic Techniques for Lateral Epicondylitis and Radiohumeral Plica.- Surgical Techniques for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome and Chronic Medial Instability.- Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Distal Humerus Fractures and Nonunions.- Reconstruction Techniques for Fractures of the Proximal Ulna and Radial Head.- Elbow Stiffness: Open and Arthroscopic Capsulectomy.- Techniques to Repair or Reconstruct the Lateral Collateral Ligament Deficient Elbow.- Elbow Replacement for Degenerative and Traumatic Conditions.- Reconstruction Techniques for Acute and Chronic Distal Biceps Tears.- Performing Elbow Arthroscopy: How to Make It Safe.

O autorze

Samuel A. Antuña, MD, PhD, FEBOT

Associate Professor

Shoulder and Elbow Unit

Hospital Universitario La Paz

Madrid, Spain

Raúl Barco, MD, PhD, FEBOT

Consultant in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Hospital Universitario La Paz

Orthopedic Surgery

Madrid, Spain 

Blurb

This book provides surgical tips, pearls and pitfalls of the ten most common surgical procedures performed by elbow surgeons in their daily clinical practice. It is written by some of the most recognized elbow surgeons in the world and follows a homogeneous format so the reader can easily grasp the key points. A very high quality of  pictures depicting the surgical steps, together with representative drawings is one of the main strengths of this book. After reading this concise and practical guide, the reader will feel confident in performing basic surgical procedures around the elbow, knowing where the risks are and improving the technique to achieve an optimal results for patients.