Main description:

The incidence of shoulder and elbow fractures has increased over the last 30 years. This is due to an aging population, with joints becoming more arthritic, and because of the increased popularity of contact sports.

The diagnosis and management of these fractures is changing with technological advances in imaging, endoscopy and implantology. This book provides an up-to-date, definitive 'how-to' reference for the diagnosis and management of fractures of both the shoulder and elbow joints.

An all-star cast of US contributors ensures an authoritative coverage.

Contents:

Fractures of the proximal humerus: anatomy, classification and surgical approaches

Percutaneous treatment of fractures of the proximal humerus

Arthroscopically assisted open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of the proximal humerus and glenoid

Open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of the greater and lesser tubercles

Open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of the surgical neck

Open reduction and internal fixation of three- and four-part fractures of the proximal humerus

Open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of the proximal humerus: the anterolateral acromial approach

Percutaneous plate fixation of fractures of the proximal humerus

Intramedullary nail fixation of fractures of the proximal humerus

Hemiarthroplasty for four-part fractures of the proximal humerus

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for four-part fractures of the proximal humerus

Operative treatment of non-union of the proximal humerus

Operative management of malunions of the proximal humerus

Operative management of locked anterior and posterior dislocations

Operative management of fractures of the scapula

Open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of the clavicle

Operative treatment of injuries of the acromioclavicular joint

Elbow anatomy and surgical approaches

Arthroscopic treatment of fractures of the elbow

Basic and advanced surgical techniques in the management of shoulder and elbow trauma

Fractures of the capitellum

Fractures of the coronoid process

Fractures of the olecranon

Open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of the distal humerus
Management of 'terrible triad' injuries

External fixators for the management of elbow instability

Reconstruction of non-unions of the distal humerus

Reconstruction of malunions of the distal humerus

Total elbow replacement for elbow fractures