Musculoskeletal Key

Knee Dislocations James P. Stannard INTRODUCTION Dislocation of the knee is a relatively rare injury and occurs more commonly following high-energy trauma than with athletic events. Knee dislocations are challenging…

Diastasis of the Symphysis Pubis: Open Reduction Internal Fixation David C. Templeman Matthew D. Karam INTRODUCTION Diastasis of the pubic symphysis is often part of a complex injury to the…

Tarsometatarsal Lisfranc Injuries: Evaluation and Management Bruce J. Sangeorzan Kyle F. Chun Stephen K. Benirschke Benjamin W. Stevens INTRODUCTION Injuries to the tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint complex, also known as the…

Femur Fractures: Antegrade Intramedullary Nailing Christopher G. Finkemeier Rafael Neiman Frederick Tonnos INTRODUCTION Diaphyseal femur fractures are classified according to the AO/OTA classification (Fig. 22.1). The diaphysis is defined as…

Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures: Intramedullary Hip Screws Michael R. Baumgaertner Thomas Fishler INTRODUCTION The number of hip fractures in the United States is estimated to be approximately 400,000 per year and…

Femoral Shaft Fractures: Retrograde Nailing Robert F. Ostrum INTRODUCTION Femoral shaft fractures are one of the most common injuries following blunt or penetrating trauma to the lower extremity. Closed reamed…

Radial Head Fractures: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation David Ring INTRODUCTION The advent of techniques and implants for internal fixation of small fractures (1) coincided with an increasing appreciation of…

Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures: Plate Fixation Michael J. Beltran Cory A. Collinge INTRODUCTION Subtrochanteric femur fractures are challenging injuries to manage, and no single method of treatment is applicable to all…

Forearm Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation Steven J. Morgan INTRODUCTION Fractures of the diaphyseal portion of the forearm usually result from a fall on an outstretched arm or an axially…

Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures: The Sliding Hip Screw Kenneth A. Egol INTRODUCTION Hip fractures in the elderly are associated with significant morbidity and mortality and will continue to burden the health…