Wrist and Elbow Arthroscopy

 Co–Chairs: A. Lee Osterman, MD, Felix H. Savoie, III, MD, and Jeffrey Yao, MD

Published by: American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Available as a 2 disc DVD set (4 hour 17 minutes total runtime); Syllabus also available


Captured September 2006

 

Objectives:

Familiarize the participant with the advances in Elbow and Wrist Arthroscopy
Understand in depth the Arthroscopic Anatomy and setup of the Elbow and Wrist including cadaveric demonstrations
Learn the indications and techniques for Elbow Arthroscopy in the treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis, Elbow Contracture, Ligament
Injury, Post Traumatic Conditions and both Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis
Understand the role of Wrist Arthroscopy in treatment of TFC Pathology, Distal Radius and Scaphoid Fractures and Carpal Instability.
Appreciate the complications of Elbow and Wrist Arthroscopy and how to avoid them
Disc 1 (2 hour, 11 minute runtime)

Arthroscopic Anatomy and Setup
Live Demo - Diagnostic Elbow Arthroscopy
Loose Bodies and Osteochondritis Dissecans
Valgus Exstension Overload in Throwers
Lateral Epicondylitis: Point Counterpoint Open Release vs. Arthroscopic Release
Arthroscopic Management of Elbow Contractures
Arthroscopic Radial Head Excision
Arthroscopic Management of Osteoarthritis
Arthroscopic Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tips on Avoiding Complications
Disc 2 (2 hour, 6 minute runtime)

Arthroscopic Wrist Anatomy and Setup
Live Demo - Diagnosis Wrist Arthroscopy
Overview, Treatment of IA Central and IC Peripheral Tears
Radial TFC Tears: Point/Counterpoint Repair vs. Debridement
Ulnar Extrinsic Injury
Ganglion Excision
Arthroscopic Role in Distal Radius Fracture
Arthroscopic Approach to Scaphoid Fracture and Nonunion
Arthroscopic Approach to Carpal Instability; Role of Capsular Shrinkage
Avoiding Complications in Wrist Arthroscopy