Upper Extremity Injuries in the Athlete

SECTION I PRINCIPLES OF EVALUATION AND CARE OF THE UPPER EXTREMITY: Diagnostic imaging / Principles of rehabilitation of the injured athlete / Nerve anatomy and diagnostic principles / Nerve injuries / Vascular problems / Protective equipment / Physically challenged athletes / Sports injuries in the skeletally immature. SECTION II SHOULDER: Shoulder anatomy and function / Assessment of the athlete's shoulder / Glenohumeral instability / Shoulder arthroscopy / Musculotendinous sports injuries of the shoulder / Ligamentous disruptions of the shoulder complex / Fractures of the shoulder complex / Care and rehabilitation of the throwing shoulder. SECTION III ELBOW: Elbow anatomy and function / History and examination of the elbow / Acute and chronic performance-related injuries of the elbow. SECTION IV WRIST: Wrist anatomy and function / History, physical examination and diagnostic testing of the wrist / Injuries of the distal radius and distal radioulnar joint; Ligamentous injuries of the wrist / Carpal fractures of the wrist. SECTION V HAND: Sport-related injuries of the hand.