Distal Radius Fractures
Chapter 11 Distal Radius Fractures Coleen T. Gately, PT, DPT, MS Epidemiologic studies indicate that distal radius fractures are the most common fractures of the forearm. The mechanism of injury…
Hinged Dynamic External Fixation of the Elbow
Chapter 10 Hinged Dynamic External Fixation of the Elbow Aviva Wolff, OTR/L, CHT, Emily Altman, PT, DPT, CHT Flexion and extension contractures of the elbow are common complications following injury…
Radial Head Replacement
Chapter 8 Radial Head Replacement Aviva Wolff, OTR/L, CHT Elbow Stability In the normal elbow, stability is provided by the bony anatomy, ligaments, and muscle forces surrounding the joint. The…
Contracture Release of the Elbow
Chapter 9 Contracture Release of the Elbow Aviva Wolff, OTR/L, CHT, Emily Altman, PT, DPT, CHT Elbow contractures have many causes. The choice of intervention for the stiff elbow is…
Elbow Fractures and Dislocations
Chapter 7 Elbow Fractures and Dislocations Aviva Wolff, OTR/L, CHT The elbow joint consists of three bones: the distal humerus, olecranon, and radial head. Elbow trauma can result in a…
Hip Fractures
Chapter 6 Hip Fractures Sandy B. Ganz, PT, DSc, GCS Hip fractures are associated with significant morbidity and mortality in the United States, resulting in 350,000 hospitalizations annually. This number…
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Chapter 3 Total Shoulder Arthroplasty John T. Cavanaugh, PT, MEd, ATC, Janet B. Cahill, PT, CSCS Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) has become the management of choice for many patients with…
Total Hip Arthroplasty
Chapter 1 Total Hip Arthroplasty Carmen Young Tucker, PT, Amie Diamond, PT Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most common surgical procedures for the treatment of advanced hip…
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty
Chapter 5 Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty Carol Page, PT, DPT, CHT Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive, autoimmune disease that causes joint destruction. It affects women more than men and…
Total Elbow Arthroplasty
Chapter 4 Total Elbow Arthroplasty Aviva Wolff, OTR/L, CHT The primary goal of total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is pain relief with restoration of stability and functional motion (arc of 30…
