The Hinge Reconstructed: Master Techniques: The Elbow (3rd Edition)
The elbow is an unforgiving, highly complex joint composed of three distinct articulations encased in a tight capsule and surrounded by critical neurovascular structures (like the ulnar nerve). Even minor trauma can lead to catastrophic stiffness, rendering the arm useless. Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Elbow (3rd edition) is a fiercely specialized, heavily illustrated operative atlas detailing the exact methods used by elite upper extremity surgeons. This volume provides the exact blueprints required to reconstruct the shattered or arthritic elbow.
Mastering the Terrible Triad
The core philosophy of this text is aggressive anatomical restoration to permit immediate motion. The authors aggressively detail the surgical algorithms for the “Terrible Triad” (elbow dislocation, radial head fracture, and coronoid fracture). It dictates exactly how to sequence the repair—fixing the coronoid first, replacing the radial head, and finally reconstructing the lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) to restore stability.
Navigating Arthroplasty and Contracture
The book provides a masterclass in extreme salvage. It dictates the exact surgical pathways for performing a Total Elbow Arthroplasty (TEA) for severe rheumatoid arthritis, detailing the precise preparation of the humeral and ulnar canals. It rigorously covers the dangerous open release of a stiff, contracted elbow, detailing exactly how to systematically release the capsule while protecting the transposed ulnar nerve.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does this book cover wrist or shoulder surgery?
No, it is exclusively, obsessively focused on the elbow joint and its immediate surrounding structures.
Who is the primary audience?
It is the absolute, mandatory surgical atlas for Orthopedic Hand/Upper Extremity Surgeons, Traumatologists, and advanced Surgical Fellows.
