The Unstable Elbow

Robert Z. Tashjian, MD, Department of Orthopedics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Part I: Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Elbow.- Anatomy of the Elbow.- Biomechanics of the Elbow.- Surgical Approaches to the Elbow.- Part II: Acute Instabilities of the Elbow.- Treatment of Simple Elbow Dislocations.- Management of Terrible Triads.- Varus Posteromedial Rotatory Instability.- Posterior Monteggia Fracture-Dislocations.- Transolecranon Fracture-Dislocations.- Treatment of Longitudinal Forearm Instability: Essex-Lopresti Injury.- Part III: Chronic Instabilities of the Elbow.- Evaluation and Management of Posterolateral Rotatory Instability (PLRI).- Evaluation and Nonoperative Treatment of the Unstable Throwing Elbow.- Operative Strategies for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Insufficiency.- Treatment of Combined Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligament Insufficiency.- Treatment of the Chronically Subluxated Elbow (Persistent Elbow Instability).- External Fixation in the Setting of Elbow Instability.- The Role of Total Elbow Arthroplasty in the Setting of Elbow Instability.- Elbow Fusion for The Unstable Elbow.            

"The goal is to provide a 'big picture look at the problem as well as a platform for identifying areas and options for treatment.' Based on these defined goals, the authors are successful. The book is targeted at musculoskeletal specialists, but particularly orthopedic surgeons who wish to optimize their skill in the treatment of elbow injuries and instability. ... Dr. Tashjian deserves kudos for bringing together a talented group of contributors to address each facet of elbow instability." (Mark R. Hutchinson, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2016)