Mastering Elbow and Wrist Arthroscopic Surgery: AANA Advanced Techniques

The Elbow and Wrist: AANA Advanced Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques is a comprehensive, technique-based book that presents the latest diagnostic and reconstructive techniques in arthroscopic surgery for the elbow and wrist. Co-published with the Arthroscopy Association of North America, this authoritative resource is authored by premier arthroscopic surgeons Drs. Felix H. Savoie III, Larry D. Field, Scott P. Steinmann, and their international list of expert contributors.

Comprehensive Coverage of Elbow and Wrist Arthroscopy

This book covers a wide range of topics, including preferred physical examination testing and diagnostic imaging choices in pre-operative planning and patient selection, state-of-the-art step-by-step descriptions of procedures, and detailed surgical equipment lists. You’ll also find clear and precise indications for surgery, the thoughtful rationale behind stated contraindications, controversial indications, post-operative protocols, and potential complications.

Enhance Your Surgical Skills with Video Guidance

The written text is supported by numerous color images and a companion website featuring invaluable, narrated video clips depicting disease-specific arthroscopic techniques specific to the elbow and wrist. These videos focus on the stepwise approach to each operation, allowing you to enhance your surgical skills and outcomes.

Valuable Features Inside

• 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 for Optimal Patient Care

Each expert contributor was chosen for their expertise in a specific topic related to The Elbow and Wrist, ensuring that you benefit from the highest quality and treatment recommendations to provide state-of-the-art care to your patients.

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

Publisher: SLACK Incorporated

Publication Date: December 15, 2015

Language: English

ISBN: 9781630910013, 9781630913199