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Morrey's The Elbow and Its Disorders

  • 6th Edition - March 23, 2027
  • 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.

Key features

  • 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, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish after the publication date

Readership

Resident and Fellow orthopaedic surgeons

Table of contents

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

Product details

  • Edition: 6
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 23, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

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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, USA

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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, USA

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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