Operative Treatment of Elbow Injuries is a complete presentation of all surgical approaches to repair of the elbow, demonstrating the most effective management of elbow injuries and problems. Drs. Plancher and Baker have assembled a group of well-known experts to write on the various procedures. Each contributor for each chapter discusses clinical anatomy, physical exam, nonoperative treatment, indications, contraindications, operative techniques and preferred author technique, results and expectations, and complications. Unique features are a separate section on sports medicine, overuse syndromes, arthroscopy of the elbow, soft tissue injuries, compression syndromes and the "hot" new techniques of distraction arthroplasty, and distraction devices for contracture release. With over 450 illustrations, half in full color, this volume will be extremely useful to the orthopaedic surgeon and the sports medicine specialist.

Anatomy of the Elbow Joint and Surgical Approaches.- Biomechanics of the Elbow and Throwing Mechanisms.- History and Physical Examination of the Elbow.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Elbow.- Little League Elbow.- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis.- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries.- Lateral Collateral Ligament Reconstruction.- Biceps Tendon and Triceps Tendon Ruptures.- Valgus Extension Overload Syndrome.- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.- Pronator Syndrome.- Radial Nerve Compression about the Elbow.- Arthroscopy of the Elbow.- Diagnostic Arthroscopy of the Elbow.- Arthroscopic Removal of Loose Bodies in the Elbow.- Arthroscopic Treatment of Ankylosis of the Elbow.- Arthroscopic Radial Head Resection.- Problem Fractures of the Distal Humerus.- Radial Head Fractures.- Supracondylar Fractures of the Humerus in Children.- Pediatric Lateral Condylar Fractures.- Elbow Dislocation.- Treatment of Olecranon, Coronoid, and Proximal Ulnar Fracture-Dislocation.- Nonunions of the Elbow.- Elbow Contracture Release: Open Operative Strategies.- Tumors of the Elbow.- Olecranon Bursitis.- Rehabilitation of Elbow Injuries in Overhead-throwing Athletes.