Surgical Techniques of the Shoulder, Elbow, and Knee in Sports Medicine

Dr. Brian Cole is a Professor in the Department of Orthopedics with a conjoint appointment in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. He is the Section Head of the Cartilage Research and Restoration Center at Rush specializing in the treatment of arthritis in young active patients with a focus on regenerative medicine and biologic alternatives to surgery. He also serves as the head of the Orthopedic Master's Training Program and trains residents and fellows in sports medicine and research. He lectures nationally and internationally and holds several leadership positions in prominent sports medicine societies. Through his basic science and clinical research, he has developed several innovative techniques for the treatment of shoulder, elbow and knee conditions. He has published more than 1,000 articles and 10 widely read textbooks in orthopedics and regenerative medicine. Dr. Cole is frequently chosen as one of the "Best Doctors in America” since 2004. In 2006, he was featured on the cover of Chicago Magazine as "Chicago's Top Doctor” and was selected as NBA Team Physician of the Year in 2009. Orthopedics This Week has named Dr. Cole as one of the top 20 sports medicine, knee and shoulder specialists repeatedly over the last 5 years as selected by his peers. He is the head team physician for the Chicago Bulls NBA team, co-team physician for the Chicago White Sox MLB team and DePaul University in Chicago. Dr. Jorge Chahla is an Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in the treatment of complex knee, hip, and other sports-related injuries. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center and serves as the Director of Biomechanical Research and of the International Fellowship Program. He is a Team Physician for the Chicago White Sox (MLB), the Chicago Bulls (NBA), and the Chicago Fire (MLS). Dr. Chahla completed several fellowships at the top programs in the United States. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to the field of sports medicine injuries through minimally invasive techniques as well as for being a pioneer in novel biological treatments. Dr. Chahla has a strong focus on joint preservation procedures and cartilage restoration techniques with more than 500 publications in prestigious scientific journals, over 50 book chapters, 8 edited books, and he presents his research both nationally and internationally at orthopedic conferences and meetings every year.

PART 1: THE SHOULDER

Shoulder: The Basics

Patient Positioning, Portal Placement, Normal Arthroscopic Anatomy, and Diagnostic Arthroscopy

Rehabilitation of the Athlete's Shoulder

Knot-Tying and Suture-Passing Techniques

Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression

Open and Arthroscopic Distal Clavicle Excision Technique

Surgical Techniques for Shoulder Instability

Traditional Suture Anchor and Knotless Fixation for Arthroscopic Instability Repair

Management of the Throwing Shoulder

First-time Shoulder Dislocation: Decision-Making and Surgical Techniques

Arthroscopic Repair of Posterior Shoulder Instability

Arthroscopic Techniques to Manage Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder

Open Repair for Anterior Shoulder Instability

Open Repair for Posterior Shoulder Instability

Open Repair for Multidirectional Instability

Arthroscopic Remplissage for Management of Engaging and Deep Hill-Sachs Lesions

Managing Bone Loss on the Humeral Head

Coracoid Transfer: The Open Latarjet Procedure for the Treatment of Recurrent Anterior Inferior Glenohumoral Instability in Patients with Bone Deficiency

Arthroscopic Latarjet Procedure: Technical Pearls to Avoid Complications and Outcomes

Treatment of Recurrent Anterior Inferior Instability Associated with Glenoid Bone Loss: Distal Tibial Allograft

Treatment of Recurrent Anterior Inferior Instability Associated with Glenoid Bone Loss: Iliac Crest

Treatment of Recurrent Anterior Inferior Instability Associated with Glenoid Bone Loss: Autologous Distal Clavicle

Treatment of Combined Bone Defects of Humeral Head and Glenoid: Arthroscopic and Open Techniques

Surgical Techniques of the Rotator Cuff

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Single-Row Technique

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Double-Row and Transosseous Equivalent Techniques

Arthroscopic Subscapularis Repair

Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair: Indications and Outcomes

Tendon Transfers for Rotator Cuff Insufficiency

Arthroscopic Management of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: Superior Capsule Reconstruction

Tendon Augmentation in Rotator Cuff Repair

Biologics in Rotator Cuff Repair

Other Techniques of the Shoulder

Arthroscopic Repair of Superior Labral Anterior-Posterior Lesions

Arthroscopic and Open Decompression of the Suprascapular Nerve

Arthroscopic Management of Glenohumeral Arthritis

Arthroscopic Capsular Release for Adhesive Capsulitis and Post-Surgical Stiffness

Arthroscopic and Open Management of Scapulothoracic Disorders

Scapulothoracic Fusion

Biceps Tenodesis: Arthroscopic Techniques

Biceps Tenodesis: Open Techniques

Anatomic Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction

Management of Pectoralis Major Tendon Injuries

Nonarthroplasty Options for Glenohumeral Arthritis and Chondrolysis

PART 2: THE ELBOW

THE ELBOW: Basics

General Principles

Patient Positioning and Portal Placement

THE ELBOW SURGICAL TECHNIQUES

Arthroscopic and Open Management of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow

Arthroscopy for the Thrower's Elbow

Arthroscopic Management of Elbow Stiffness and Arthritis

Elbow Synovitis, Loose Bodies, and Posteromedial Impingement

Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: The Docking Technique

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: The Modified Jobe Technique

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: The DANE Technique

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair

Surgical Treatment of Posterolateral Instability of the Elbow

Open Elbow Contracture Release

Open Treatment of Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis

Distal Biceps Repair

PART 3: THE KNEE

THE KNEE: THE BASICS

General Principles

Patient Positioning, Portal Placement, and Normal Arthroscopic Anatomy

Surgical Techniques of the Meniscus

Arthroscopic Meniscectomy

Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair: Inside-Out Technique

Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair: Outside-In Technique

Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair: All-Inside Technique

Allograft Meniscus Transplantation: Bridge-in-Slot Techniques

Allograft Meniscus Transplantation: Dovetail Technique

Arthroscopic Meniscus Transplantation: Bone Plug

Meniscus Substitution: The European Perspective on Scaffolds, Allografts, and Prosthetic Implants

Meniscus Regeneration with Biologic or Synthetic Scaffolds

Surgical Techniques of the Articular Cartilage

Primary Repair of Osteochondritis Dissecans in the Knee

Osteonecrosis of the Knee

Microfracture and Microfracture Plus Technique in the Knee

Osteochondral Autograft for Cartilage Lesions of the Knee

Osteochondral Allografting for Cartilage Lesions of the Knee

Matrix Associated Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation in the Knee

Cartilage Allografts for the Treatment of Cartilage Lesions of the Knee

Alternative and emerging techniques for the management of cartilage lesions of the knee

Realignment Procedures

Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy

Closing Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy

Tibial Slope Modifying Osteotomies

Distal Femoral Osteotomy

Surgical Techniques of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Patellar Tendon Autograft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Hamstring Tendon Autograft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Quadriceps Tendon Harvest for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Allografts for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Concept: Single- and Double-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

All-Inside Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Second-Generation, No-Incision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Primary ACL Repair Techniques

Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction in the setting of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency

Lateral extraarticular tenodesis: Techniques and Outcomes

Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Meniscal Allograft Transplantation

Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament and High Tibial Osteotomy

Surgical Techniques of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament and Posterolateral Corner

Transtibial Tunnel Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Arthroscopic Double-Bundle Tibial Inlay Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tibial Inlay

Arthroscopic Posterior Cruciate Ligament Inlay

Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction

Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction: Indications and Technique

Posteromedial Corner Reconstruction

Medial Collateral Ligament and Posteromedial Corner Repair and Reconstruction

Multiligament Knee Reconstruction

Multiligament Knee Reconstruction, Avoiding Tunnel Convergence and Optimal Fixation Order

Patellofemoral Joint

Managing the lateral side of the patellofemoral joint

Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction and Repair for Patellar Instability

Lateral Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for Medial Patellar Iatrogenic Instability

Sulcus Deepening Trochleoplasty: Open and Arthroscopic Techniques

Distal Realignment for Patellofemoral Disease

Complex decision making for the patellofemoral joint

Miscellaneous

Management of Arthrofibrosis of the Knee

Management of Proximal Tibiofibular Instability

Biologics and Injection Therapy for the Management of Osteoarthritis