Curriculum
Basic Science (Regional)
Anatomy
Anatomy of the elbow region and related structures Surgical approaches to the elbow and arthroscopic access
Physiology
Physiology of nerve function around the elbow
Pathology
Compressive neurological problems around the elbow
Instability around the elbow
Inflammatory, degenerative and infective conditions of the elbow Causes of elbow stiffness
Deformity
Acquired and developmental deformity around the elbow Pain
The painful elbow
Biomechanics & Biomaterials
Biomechanics of the elbow Biomechanics of elbow arthroplasty
Investigations
Radiological investigations to assess the elbow Diagnostic and guided injections
Examination under anaesthetic and arthroscopy Neurophysiology in elbow orders
Assessments
History and examination of the elbow including special clinical tests
Treatments
Operative
Arthroplasty of the elbow
Arthroscopy of the elbow
Ligamentous instability
Entrapment neuropathy
Degenerative and inflammatory arthritis Soft tissue conditions
The rheumatoid elbow
Non-operative
Rehabilitation of the elbow Orthoses
Complications
Management of the failed arthroplasty and soft tissue surgery