Morrey's The Elbow and Its Disorders
- 6th Edition - June 7, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Bernard F. Morrey, Joaquin Sanchez Sotelo, Mark E. Morrey
- Language: English
An essential reference for both general orthopaedic surgeons and those with a subspecialty interest in elbow surgery, Morrey's The Elbow and Its Disorders, 6th Edition, has been f… Read more
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An essential reference for both general orthopaedic surgeons and those with a subspecialty interest in elbow surgery, Morrey's The Elbow and Its Disorders, 6th Edition, has been fully revised to include the most up-to-date surgical techniques and their outcomes. Drs. Bernard F. Morrey, Joaquin Sanchez Sotelo, and Mark E. Morrey lead a team of expert contributing authors who provide a practical focus on today’s most effective techniques. This authoritative guidance from leading experts enables you to provide optimal care to your patients—even those with the most challenging elbow problems.
- Covers all major areas of elbow surgery, including arthroscopy, trauma, sports, pediatrics, arthroplasty, and salvage procedures
- Includes new chapters on 3D Printing of the Elbow, Arthroscopic and Endoscopic Management of the Posterior Elbow, Arthroscopy for Elbow Instability, and Basic Science of Tendinopathy
- Offers expanded coverage of key topics in trauma, soft tissue procedures, joint replacement techniques, and new techniques for addressing cartilage lesions and restoring joint motion
- Features an updated section on arthroscopic surgical procedures with expanded indications and evolving techniques
- Supplements the text with full-color-photos, illustrations, and diagrams for a more instructive and visually appealing approach
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
Resident and Fellow orthopaedic surgeons
Part 1. FUNDAMENTALS AND GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. Phylogeny
2. Anatomy of the Elbow Joint
3. Biomechanics of the Elbow
4. History and Physical Examination of the Elbow
5. Functional Evaluation of the Elbow
Part 2. ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY
19. General Principles of Elbow Arthroscopy
20. Minimally invasive techniques for lateral epicondylitis
21. Debridement surgery. Plica, Loose Bodies and Synovitis
22. Endoscopic management of the posterior elbow. olecranon bursitis, triceps traction spurs and triceps tendon injuries
23. Arthroscopic Management of Acute Fractures
24. Ascopic management of instability
25. Arthroscopy for Stiffness and Arthritis of the Elbow
26. Arthroscopic Management of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum
27. Complications of Elbow Arthroscopy
28. Advanced and Future Trends In Elbow Arthroscopy--What Parts of Future are Now Present?
Part 3. THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT ELBOW
29. The Pediatric Elbow . Anatomy and Radiographic Assessment
30. Congenital Abnormalities of the Elbow
31. Supracondylar Fractures of the Elbow in Children
32. Complications of Supracondylar Fractures of the Elbow
33. Medial Epicondyle Fractures in Children
34. Lateral Condyle Fractures
35. Proximal Radius Fractures in Children
36. Olecranon and Monteggia Fractures in Children
37. Pediatric Elbow Dislocations
38. Osteochondritis Dissecans
39. Elbow Stiffness in Children and Adolescents
Part 4. ACUTE TRAUMA, Adult
40. Simple Elbow Dislocation
41. Complex Elbow Instability. The terrible triad
42. Radial Head Fracture . General Considerations, Conservative Treatment, and Radial Head Resection
43. Radial Head Fracture . Open Reduction and Internal Fixation
44. Prosthetic Radial Head Replacement
45. Radial Head Fracture . Management of Complications After Treatment
46. Essex-Lopresti Injuries
47. Isolated Olecranon Fractures and Trans-ulnar Fracture Dislocations
48. Coronoid Fractures
49. Low Transcondylar Fractures of the Distal Humerus
50. Distal Humerus Fractures . Fractures of the Columns With Articular Involvement
51. Distal Humerus Fractures . Isolated Fracture of the Capitellum
52. Distal Humerus Fractures . Shear Fractures of the Humeral Articular Surface
53. Hinged External Fixation and Removable Fixation. Internal Stabilization
Part 5. COMPLICATIONS OF TRAUMA AND ELBOW STIFFNESS
54. Persistent Elbow Instability
55. Nonunion and Malunion of Distal Humerus Fractures
56. Nonunion of the Olecranon and Proximal Ulna
57. Chronic Unreduced Elbow Dislocation
58. Elbow Stiffness . Basic Science and Overview
59. Extrinsic Contracture . Lateral and Medial Column Procedures
60. Elbow Stiffness . Arthroscopic Contracture Release
61. Elbow Stiffness . Rehabilitation After Surgical Contracture Release
62. Heterotopic Ossification
63. Healing and Wound Problems
Part 6. SPORTS AND SOFT TISSUE INJURIES
64. Basic Science of Tendinopathy
65. Non-surgical Procedural Management of Epicondylitis. Acute, Chronic and Chronic Refractory
66. Lateral Epicondylitis/Tendinosis
67. Medial Epicondylitis/Tendinosis
68. Managing Failure of Tennis Elbow Procedures
69. Acute Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures
70. Chronic Distal Biceps Ruptures
71. Triceps Tendon Rupture
72. Biomechanics of the Thrower's Elbow
73. Articular Injuries in the Athlete
74. Posteromedial Impingement of the Elbow
75. Non-Reconstructive Options for Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament
76. Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
77. Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction. Complications and Salvage
78. Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Insufficiency
79. Nerve Entrapment Syndromes
80. Atypical Pain Presentation in the Elbow
Part 7. PATHOLOGIC CONDITIONS OF THE ELBOW
81. Bursitis
82. Posttraumatic Elbow Osteoarthritis
83. Primary Osteoarthritis of the Elbow
84. Rheumatoid Arthritis
85. Seronegative Inflammatory Arthritis
86. Hematologic Arthritis
87. Septic Arthritis
88. Tumors About the Elbow
89. Neuropathic Arthropathy
90. Elbow Pathology From Metabolic Disease
91. Loose Bodies and Ossification Centers About the Elbow
Part 8. JOINT REPLACEMENT ARTHROPLASTY
SECTION A - FUNDAMENTALS
92. Elbow Arthroplasty . Historical Perspective
93. Biomechanics of Joint Reconstruction
94. Radiocapitellar Prosthetic Arthroplasty for Isolated Radiocapitellar Arthritis
95. Distal Humeral Hemiarthroplasty
96. Unlinked and Convertible Arthroplasty . Design, Concept, and Technique
97. Linked Elbow Arthroplasty . Rationale, Design Concept, and Surgical Technique
SECTION B - TECHNIQUE AND OUTCOME BY INDICATION AND DIAGNOSIS
98. Elbow Arthroplasty in Inflammatory Arthritis
99. TEA for Distal Humeral Fractures
100. Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Distal Humeral Nonunion
101. Posttraumatic Arthrosis
102. Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Primary Osteoarthritis
103. Failed Interposition Arthroplasty of the Elbow
104. Dysfunctional Instability
105. The Fused Elbow
Part 9. COMPLICATIONS AND SALVAGE OF FAILED ARTHROPLASTY
106. Complications of Elbow Replacement Arthroplasty
107. Diagnosis of Deep Infection After Elbow Arthroplasty
108. Treatment of the Infected Total Elbow Arthroplasty
109. Triceps Insufficiency Following Total Elbow Arthroplasty
110. Periprosthetic Elbow Fractures
111. Isolated Polyethylene Wear and Elbow Replacement
112. Instability After Unlinked Total Elbow Arthroplasty
113. Revision of Nonseptic Failed Total Elbow Arthroplasty With Osseous Integrity
114. Revision Total Elbow Arthroplasty With Strut Augmentation
115. Revision of Failed Total Elbow Arthroplasty With Osseous Deficiency . Impaction Grafting
116. Revision of Failed Total Elbow Arthroplasty With Osseous Deficiency . Humeral Replacement and Allograft Prosthetic Composite Reconstruction
Part 10. NONPROSTHETIC ALTERNATIVES AND SALVAGE PROCEDURES
117. Synovectomy of the Elbow
118. Ulnohumeral Arthroplasty
119. Osteochondral Allograft Reconstruction
120. Anconeus Interposition Arthroplasty
121. Interposition Arthroplasty of the Elbow
122. Elbow Arthrodesis
123. Soft Tissue Coverage of the Elbow
124. Flaccid Dysfunction
125. Spastic Dysfunction of the Elbow
126. Elbow Resection Arthroplasty
127. Elbow Disarticulation Amputation
1. Phylogeny
2. Anatomy of the Elbow Joint
3. Biomechanics of the Elbow
4. History and Physical Examination of the Elbow
5. Functional Evaluation of the Elbow
Part 2. ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY
19. General Principles of Elbow Arthroscopy
20. Minimally invasive techniques for lateral epicondylitis
21. Debridement surgery. Plica, Loose Bodies and Synovitis
22. Endoscopic management of the posterior elbow. olecranon bursitis, triceps traction spurs and triceps tendon injuries
23. Arthroscopic Management of Acute Fractures
24. Ascopic management of instability
25. Arthroscopy for Stiffness and Arthritis of the Elbow
26. Arthroscopic Management of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum
27. Complications of Elbow Arthroscopy
28. Advanced and Future Trends In Elbow Arthroscopy--What Parts of Future are Now Present?
Part 3. THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT ELBOW
29. The Pediatric Elbow . Anatomy and Radiographic Assessment
30. Congenital Abnormalities of the Elbow
31. Supracondylar Fractures of the Elbow in Children
32. Complications of Supracondylar Fractures of the Elbow
33. Medial Epicondyle Fractures in Children
34. Lateral Condyle Fractures
35. Proximal Radius Fractures in Children
36. Olecranon and Monteggia Fractures in Children
37. Pediatric Elbow Dislocations
38. Osteochondritis Dissecans
39. Elbow Stiffness in Children and Adolescents
Part 4. ACUTE TRAUMA, Adult
40. Simple Elbow Dislocation
41. Complex Elbow Instability. The terrible triad
42. Radial Head Fracture . General Considerations, Conservative Treatment, and Radial Head Resection
43. Radial Head Fracture . Open Reduction and Internal Fixation
44. Prosthetic Radial Head Replacement
45. Radial Head Fracture . Management of Complications After Treatment
46. Essex-Lopresti Injuries
47. Isolated Olecranon Fractures and Trans-ulnar Fracture Dislocations
48. Coronoid Fractures
49. Low Transcondylar Fractures of the Distal Humerus
50. Distal Humerus Fractures . Fractures of the Columns With Articular Involvement
51. Distal Humerus Fractures . Isolated Fracture of the Capitellum
52. Distal Humerus Fractures . Shear Fractures of the Humeral Articular Surface
53. Hinged External Fixation and Removable Fixation. Internal Stabilization
Part 5. COMPLICATIONS OF TRAUMA AND ELBOW STIFFNESS
54. Persistent Elbow Instability
55. Nonunion and Malunion of Distal Humerus Fractures
56. Nonunion of the Olecranon and Proximal Ulna
57. Chronic Unreduced Elbow Dislocation
58. Elbow Stiffness . Basic Science and Overview
59. Extrinsic Contracture . Lateral and Medial Column Procedures
60. Elbow Stiffness . Arthroscopic Contracture Release
61. Elbow Stiffness . Rehabilitation After Surgical Contracture Release
62. Heterotopic Ossification
63. Healing and Wound Problems
Part 6. SPORTS AND SOFT TISSUE INJURIES
64. Basic Science of Tendinopathy
65. Non-surgical Procedural Management of Epicondylitis. Acute, Chronic and Chronic Refractory
66. Lateral Epicondylitis/Tendinosis
67. Medial Epicondylitis/Tendinosis
68. Managing Failure of Tennis Elbow Procedures
69. Acute Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures
70. Chronic Distal Biceps Ruptures
71. Triceps Tendon Rupture
72. Biomechanics of the Thrower's Elbow
73. Articular Injuries in the Athlete
74. Posteromedial Impingement of the Elbow
75. Non-Reconstructive Options for Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament
76. Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
77. Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction. Complications and Salvage
78. Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Insufficiency
79. Nerve Entrapment Syndromes
80. Atypical Pain Presentation in the Elbow
Part 7. PATHOLOGIC CONDITIONS OF THE ELBOW
81. Bursitis
82. Posttraumatic Elbow Osteoarthritis
83. Primary Osteoarthritis of the Elbow
84. Rheumatoid Arthritis
85. Seronegative Inflammatory Arthritis
86. Hematologic Arthritis
87. Septic Arthritis
88. Tumors About the Elbow
89. Neuropathic Arthropathy
90. Elbow Pathology From Metabolic Disease
91. Loose Bodies and Ossification Centers About the Elbow
Part 8. JOINT REPLACEMENT ARTHROPLASTY
SECTION A - FUNDAMENTALS
92. Elbow Arthroplasty . Historical Perspective
93. Biomechanics of Joint Reconstruction
94. Radiocapitellar Prosthetic Arthroplasty for Isolated Radiocapitellar Arthritis
95. Distal Humeral Hemiarthroplasty
96. Unlinked and Convertible Arthroplasty . Design, Concept, and Technique
97. Linked Elbow Arthroplasty . Rationale, Design Concept, and Surgical Technique
SECTION B - TECHNIQUE AND OUTCOME BY INDICATION AND DIAGNOSIS
98. Elbow Arthroplasty in Inflammatory Arthritis
99. TEA for Distal Humeral Fractures
100. Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Distal Humeral Nonunion
101. Posttraumatic Arthrosis
102. Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Primary Osteoarthritis
103. Failed Interposition Arthroplasty of the Elbow
104. Dysfunctional Instability
105. The Fused Elbow
Part 9. COMPLICATIONS AND SALVAGE OF FAILED ARTHROPLASTY
106. Complications of Elbow Replacement Arthroplasty
107. Diagnosis of Deep Infection After Elbow Arthroplasty
108. Treatment of the Infected Total Elbow Arthroplasty
109. Triceps Insufficiency Following Total Elbow Arthroplasty
110. Periprosthetic Elbow Fractures
111. Isolated Polyethylene Wear and Elbow Replacement
112. Instability After Unlinked Total Elbow Arthroplasty
113. Revision of Nonseptic Failed Total Elbow Arthroplasty With Osseous Integrity
114. Revision Total Elbow Arthroplasty With Strut Augmentation
115. Revision of Failed Total Elbow Arthroplasty With Osseous Deficiency . Impaction Grafting
116. Revision of Failed Total Elbow Arthroplasty With Osseous Deficiency . Humeral Replacement and Allograft Prosthetic Composite Reconstruction
Part 10. NONPROSTHETIC ALTERNATIVES AND SALVAGE PROCEDURES
117. Synovectomy of the Elbow
118. Ulnohumeral Arthroplasty
119. Osteochondral Allograft Reconstruction
120. Anconeus Interposition Arthroplasty
121. Interposition Arthroplasty of the Elbow
122. Elbow Arthrodesis
123. Soft Tissue Coverage of the Elbow
124. Flaccid Dysfunction
125. Spastic Dysfunction of the Elbow
126. Elbow Resection Arthroplasty
127. Elbow Disarticulation Amputation
- Edition: 6
- Latest edition
- Published: June 7, 2026
- Language: English
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Bernard F. Morrey
Bernard F. Morrey, M.D., is a former NASA aerospace engineer, chair of Orthopedics and member of the Board of the Mayo Clinic. He is past President of the American Academy of Ortho Surgeons, of the American Orthopedic Assn, and of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. He was chair of Trustees of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Journal of Shoulder/Elbow Surgeons. He was the surgeon to Senior President and Mrs. Bush. He has 9 patents, has authored 15 major textbooks under four different titles and has over 440 peer-reviewed publications
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Orthopedics, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Professor of Orthopedics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, USAJS
Joaquin Sanchez Sotelo
Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, MD PhD practices as a Consultant in Orthopedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN, USA). Currently, Dr. Sanchez-Sotelo practices as Consultant in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic, where he is actively involved in outpatient consultations, surgical procedures, research and teaching activities. Dr. Sanchez-Sotelo is also appointed as full Professor at the Mayo College of Medicine. He serves as Program Director for the Mayo Clinic Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship, and ViceChairman for the Division of Adult Reconstruction. He has been presented the Mayo Clinic Teacher of the Year Award on two separate occasions and has received other research recognitions in the past, including the Mark B. Coventry, Melvin Post, MidAmerica Orthopedic Association, Knee Society and AAOS Achievement’s Awards.
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant in Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USAMM
Mark E. Morrey
Mark E. Morrey, M.D., is a consultant in the Division of Adult Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Morrey has broad-based training in both orthopaedic basic science research, surgery and education methodology with an M.Sc. from Oxford University, an M.S. from Mayo Clinic in biomedical sciences and a master’s degree in education from Winona State University. Dr. Morrey provides mentorship and instruction to surgeons, residents and medical students and currently serves as the medical director of the procedural skills laboratory for Mayo Clinic for all procedural disciplines. He is the associate programme director and curriculum coordinator for orthopaedic surgery and holds master’s faculty privileges in Mayo Clinic’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant, Division of Adult Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA