The Elbow and Wrist: AANA Advanced Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques

This comprehensive technique-based book, co-published with the Arthroscopy Association of North America, presents the latest diagnostic and reconstructive techniques in arthroscopic surgery for the elbow and wrist. Authored by renowned arthroscopic surgeons Drs. Felix H. Savoie III, Larry D. Field, Scott P. Steinmann, and their international list of expert contributors, this book provides a thorough understanding of advanced arthroscopic surgical techniques.

Expert Guidance for Optimal Patient Care

The book includes preferred physical examination testing and diagnostic imaging choices in pre-operative planning and patient selection, ensuring that surgeons can provide optimal care for their patients. State-of-the-art step-by-step descriptions of procedures, detailed surgical equipment lists, and clear indications for surgery, rationales behind contraindications, and post-operative protocols enable surgeons to make informed decisions and optimize patient outcomes.

Enhanced Learning with Multimedia Resources

The written text is supported by numerous high-quality color images and a companion website featuring invaluable, narrated video clips that depict disease-specific arthroscopic techniques for the elbow and wrist. These multimedia resources facilitate a deeper understanding of complex procedures and enhance the learning experience.

Key Features and Benefits

• Narrated video accompanies all surgical techniques, focusing on the stepwise approach to each operation
• Consistent organization throughout the book results in a bulleted and user-friendly interface for quick reference or prolonged study
• Top 5 Technical Pearls for each procedure to enhance outcomes and avoid common pitfalls and complications
• High-quality artwork and figures to complement clinical images
• Equipment and surgical technique checklists for quick reference prior to surgery

Expert Insights and Cutting-Edge Techniques

Each expert contributor was chosen for their expertise in a specific topic related to the elbow and wrist, ensuring that readers benefit from the highest quality treatment recommendations and state-of-the-art care. Chapter topics include:

• Degenerative Joint Disease of the Elbow: Arthroscopic Management
• Open MUCL Reconstruction: The Andrews Technique
• New Techniques: The Future of Elbow Arthroscopy
• Arthroscopic Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures

Product Details:
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Publication Date: December 15, 2015
Language: English
ISBN: 9781630910013, 9781630913199