Elbow Trauma An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

Elbow trauma involves complex fracture patterns requiring precise reduction and fixation. More surgeons are actively treating elbow trauma from hand surgeons to the general orthopedic surgeon. There is much that has progress in the treatment of elbow trauma over the past several years. We now have a better understanding of fracture patterns and associated injuries. Technological advances in fixation have also occurred which have helped the surgeon better approach elbow trauma with more options. This volume will examine some of the more common areas of elbow trauma to discuss advances in treatment and rehabilitation.