Overview
- Highlights diagnosis and treatment techniques for injuries to the elbow ulnar collateral ligament, with a focus on both operative and non-operative management
- Discusses the figure of 8 technique, docking technique, DANE TJ, revision surgery and complications, as well as sports-specific rehabilitation strategies
- Selected chapters include video clips demonstrating step-by-step surgical techniques
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Table of contents (28 chapters)
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Front Matter
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About this book
Presenting a comprehensive discussion of the biomechanics, assessment, diagnosis and management of injuries to the elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), including video clips of selected surgical techniques, this is a thorough and practical text for any clinician seeing athletes with this increasingly common injury. The book is organized thematically, beginning with anatomy and biomechanics of the ligament. Diagnosis of these injuries follows, with chapters focusing on both physical exam tests and imaging studies. Chapters on both conservative treatment and surgical approaches form the heart of the text, including revision surgery and complications, and review the variety of techniques and expected outcomes. Additionally, individual chapters are devoted to the female and high school-aged athlete. Proper rehabilitation is essential and rounds out the text, including a unique focus on sports-specific rehabilitation. Written and edited by top clinicians in orthopedics and sports medicine, this book is an essential reference for diagnosing and treating injuries to the elbow UCL.
Reviews
“This book is dedicated to a singular problem of the elbow: the ulnar collateral ligament injury. … This is perhaps the most comprehensive book on this topic I have ever read. It is well designed, up to date, easy to read, and a valuable guide for orthopedic surgeons treating these patients. It is a worthy addition to the institutional library and a must-have for anyone who does UCL surgery.” (Mark R. Hutchinson, Doody's Book Reviews, July, 2015)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Joshua S. Dines, MD, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
David W. Altchek, MD, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury
Book Subtitle: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
Editors: Joshua S. Dines, David W. Altchek
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7540-9
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2015
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4899-7847-9Published: 26 June 2017
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4899-7540-9Published: 07 April 2015
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 281
Number of Illustrations: 119 b/w illustrations, 85 illustrations in colour
Topics: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation