Elbow Arthroscopy - Principles and Practical Techniques

This book offers a comprehensive yet practical guide to elbow arthroscopy, covering both foundational concepts and advanced surgical techniques.
It begins with the basics anatomy, portal placement, surgical setup and progresses through a wide range of arthroscopic procedures for common elbow conditions including lateral and medial epicondylitis, fractures, instability, cubital tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, stiffness, and tendon injuries.
Each technique is presented with pathoanatomical context, clinical indications, and outcomes, making the content both evidence-based and applicable to daily practice. Special focus is placed on state-of-the-art arthroscopic techniques designed to minimize tissue damage, including ligament reconstruction, post-traumatic stiff elbow release, osteocapsular arthroplasty, and fracture fixation.
In addition to detailed descriptions, the book is richly illustrated with surgical photographs and videos, allowing readers to visually grasp arthroscopic procedures and gain practical insights from real clinical cases.
Designed for both emerging and experienced elbow surgeons, this book serves as an essential reference to master the full spectrum of elbow arthroscopy from diagnosis to treatment.

List of contents

1. History of elbow arthroscopy.- 2. Surgical Anatomy, portals and diagnostic round.- 3. Arthroscopic set up & equipment.- 4. Osteochondritis dissecans and loose bodies of the elbow.- 5. Arthroscopic debridement.- 6. Arthroscopic bone grafting and fixation.- 7. Lateral epicondylitis.- 8. Arthroscopic ECRB debridement.- 9. Arthroscopic plica release.- 10. Medial epicondylitis.- 11. Arthroscopic flexor pronator release.- 12. Stiff Elbow.- 13. Arthroscopic osteocapsular arthroplasty.- 14. Arthroscopic transhumeral ulnohumeral arthroplasty / OK procedure.- 15. Arthroscopic partial radial head resection.- 16. Arthroscopic release of PRUJ.- 17. Assisted fracture fixation surgery.- 18. Radial head fracture.- 19. Coronoid fracture.- 20. Trochlear fracture.- 21. Stabilization surgery for elbow instability.- 22. Arthroscopic evaluation of elbow instability.- 23. Arthroscopic repair, imbrication of LCL.- 24. Arthroscopic assisted graft reconstruction technique.- 25. Impingement syndrome of theelbow.- 26. Valgus extension overload.- 27. Endoscopic surgery/ Dry elbow arthroscopy.- 28. Endoscopic Cubital tunnel release.- 29. Endoscopic Distal Biceps tendon repair.- 30. Endoscopic Distal Triceps tendon repair.- 31. Elbow tumor-like lesions.- 32. Arthroscopic excision of intra-articular benign tumor.- 33. Arthroscopic decompression of ganglion cyst.- 34. Complication of arthroscopic surgery.- 35. Rehabilitation after elbow arthroscopic surgery.- 36. Future direction of elbow arthroscopic surgery.

About the author

In-Ho Jeon MD, PhD

Prof. In-Ho Jeon, M.D., Ph.D., is Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. He is an internationally recognized authority in shoulder and elbow surgery, with particular expertise in arthroscopy, arthroplasty, instability, stiffness, and heterotopic ossification.

Prof. Jeon has authored more than 370 peer-reviewed publications and numerous book chapters, and serves as Associate Editor of a leading journal in shoulder and elbow surgery. He is currently First Vice President of SICOT and Past President of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Hand & Upper Limb Society, reflecting his leadership in global orthopaedics.

With extensive international training in the United Kingdom and at the Mayo Clinic, USA, Prof. Jeon has combined academic productivity with high-volume clinical practice, performing thousands of complex shoulder and elbow procedures. His work continues to shape surgical techniques and evidence-based treatment strategies worldwide.

 

Erica Kholinne, MD, PhD

Dr. Erica Kholinne is a Jakarta-based orthopaedic surgeon and faculty member at the University of Trisakti, specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, she completed dual fellowships in Sports Medicine and Shoulder & Elbow Surgery.

She is an active member of IOSSMA and INASES, and serves on the Indonesian Orthopaedic Association’s research and publication committee. Internationally, she contributes to the scientific committees of the APOA Hand & Upper Limb Society and SICOT. Her honors include the AANA International Education Scholarship and the AOSSM–APKASS Traveling Fellowship.

Dr. Kholinne has published over 140 peer-reviewed articles and is a reviewer for leading journals. She also serves on the editorial boards of prominent international journals.

 

Jae-Man Kwak MD, PhD

Dr. Jae-Man Kwak is an active member of both SICOT and the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA), and he has delivered numerous lectures and research presentations at major national and international conferences. He has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals.

His dedication to academic excellence and innovative research has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Young Surgeon Award from the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Society (KSES) in 2020 and the Cheonggang Medical Award in 2024.

Summary

This book offers a comprehensive yet practical guide to elbow arthroscopy, covering both foundational concepts and advanced surgical techniques.
It begins with the basics—anatomy, portal placement, surgical setup—and progresses through a wide range of arthroscopic procedures for common elbow conditions including lateral and medial epicondylitis, fractures, instability, cubital tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, stiffness, and tendon injuries.
Each technique is presented with pathoanatomical context, clinical indications, and outcomes, making the content both evidence-based and applicable to daily practice. Special focus is placed on state-of-the-art arthroscopic techniques designed to minimize tissue damage, including ligament reconstruction, post-traumatic stiff elbow release, osteocapsular arthroplasty, and fracture fixation.
In addition to detailed descriptions, the book is richly illustrated with surgical photographs and videos, allowing readers to visually grasp arthroscopic procedures and gain practical insights from real clinical cases.
Designed for both emerging and experienced elbow surgeons, this book serves as an essential reference to master the full spectrum of elbow arthroscopy—from diagnosis to treatment.

Product details

• Assisted by: In-Ho Jeon (Editor), Erica Kholinne (Editor), Jae-Man Kwak (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 10.02.2026
• EAN: 9789819537310
• ISBN: 978-981-9537-31-0
• No. of pages: 285
• Illustrations: II, 285 p. 214 illus., 203 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; Chirurgie, Sportmedizin, Sportverletzungen, Surgery, Fracture, sports medicine, Orthopaedics, instability, Tennis elbow, Stiff elbow release, Arthroscopic surgery