The course offers current, state-of-the-art information on the management of sports medicine–related injuries of the shoulder and elbow and reviews current concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related shoulder and elbow conditions. From SLAP tears to instability disorders of both the shoulder and elbow, the content herein will provide a robust framework for sports medicine enthusiasts through a multimedia platform consisting of text, graphic and pictorial illustrations, and video. The reader will be prompted to pursue further education through linked content where applicable. Many orthopaedic surgeons will encounter sports-related orthopaedic problems regardless of their subspecialty training. This course is designed to help general orthopaedic surgeons and also to provide more in-depth knowledge on these concepts for those seeking a deeper understanding. The authors and editors of this course were selected on the basis of their clinical interests and expertise. This course proves timely and thorough updates on topics that include management of shoulder and elbow instability, SLAP lesions and bicep tendon pathology, arthritis in the young and active patient, and tricep and bicep injuries.

At the conclusion of this course, learners should be able to do the following:

• Review the principles and management of superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesions and biceps tendon disorders of the shoulder.
• Explain the techniques for, outcomes of, and complications of SLAP lesion repair and proximal biceps tenodesis.
• Review the principles and management of shoulder osteoarthritis in the young and active patient.
• Critically evaluate the myriad of treatment options and nonarthroplasty alternatives for shoulder arthritis in young patients, as well as develop an understanding of specific complications of treatment in this patient population.
• Develop an understanding of the role of orthobiologics in the treatment of prearthritic and arthritic conditions of the shoulder, as well as the evidence behind their current use.
• Review the principles and management of glenohumeral instability (anterior, posterior, and multidirectional).
• Explain the techniques for, outcomes of, and complications of instability stabilization surgery and develop an algorithm for optimal treatment of patients who undergo it.
• Review the concepts behind and treatment strategies for elbow tendon disruptions (biceps and triceps).
• Critically evaluate the various surgical treatment options for treating distal biceps and triceps tendon ruptures, as well as the complications associated with each.
• Develop a critical understanding of elbow instability disorders and specific patient populations in whom these pathologies may be encountered (eg, throwing athletes).
• Identify the indications for, treatment techniques for, and pitfalls encountered when treating elbow instability disorders.

Earn up to 50 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits™