title: Lesions of the posterior compartment of the elbow.
abstract: This article examines the diagnosis and treatment of lesions of the posterior compartment of the elbow, along with the anatomy and biomechanics of the elbow of the throwing athlete. An indepth evaluation of specific lesions and a detailed description of elbow arthroscopy are also presented.
authors.affiliation: University of Virginia Medical School, Charlottesville, Virginia.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Andrews
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Craven
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D000092464:Elbow Injuries