SHOULDER AND ELBOW
Anatomy and Approaches Anatomy of the Shoulder and Elbow Anatomy and Approaches OVERVIEW OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGER…
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Peter S. Johnston Matthew L. Ramsey Normal elbow function requires a pain-free, mobile, and …
DEFINITIONS Latissimus dorsi transfer (with or without concomitant teres minor transfer) can be used in properly select…
DEFINITION Simple dislocations of the elbow can most often be treated successfully with closed means: reduction and sho…
DEFINITION Fractures involving the proximal region of the humerus that provide the supporting framework for the glenohu…
DEFINITION Proximal humerus fractures involve isolated or combined injuries to the greater tuberosity, lesser tuberosit…
DEFINITION Scapulothoracic crepitus first was described by Boinet4 in 1867. It is characterized by painful scapular mot…
PATIENT HISTORY AND PHYSICAL FINDINGS Distal humerus fractures occur in two age groups: Younger patients who su…
DEFINITION Subscapularis tears are less common than supraspinatus or infraspinatus tears. They occur in 2% to 8% of rot…
DEFINITION Extrinsic elbow contracture refers to elbow stiffness secondary to fibrosis, thickening, and, occasionally, …
DEFINITION Lateral epicondylitis involves tendinosis at the origin of the common wrist extensors. It is commonly referr…
DEFINITION Proximal humerus fractures may involve the surgical neck, the greater tuberosity, and/or the lesser tuberosi…
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