Dear colleagues,

Within the last decade, a number of “new” potential OR indications have been

developed for pathologies around the elbow joint. These include arthroscopic

and (hemi)-prosthetic options. Considering short-term results especially of the

partial and full prosthetic treatments of elbow pathologies, it is obvious that our

ultimate goal should be the anatomical and biological reconstruction of the bony

and ligamentous injury. Artificial joint elements should be avoided if possible.

Besides the new developments in the field of osteosynthesis techniques, the

reconstruction of soft tissue injuries, especially the ligamentous injuries, play a

major role with regard to the elbow joint.

In the context of the current course concept with fracture production on the

soft tissue intact specimens, we address the bony stabilization techniques and

possibilities of soft tissue reconstruction.

We look forward to welcoming you in Cologne to practically oriented days full of

interesting discussions with pre-fractured specimens.

Prof. Dr. med.             PD Dr. med.                            Dr. med.

Lars P. Müller             Klaus Burkhart                        Kilian Wegmann