Humeral Shaft Fractures and External Fixator

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Fig. 21.1 AO classification of the humeral shaft fracture Several mechanisms could be a cause of a humeral shaft fracture, and the mechanism normally correlates with the fracture type: A…

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Treatment of the Sequelae

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Fig. 16.1 Surgical classification of proximal humerus fracture sequelae according to Boileau et al. [9]: four types of sequelae including posttraumatic avascular humeral head necrosis as type 1, locked dislocation…

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Distal Humerus: Surgical Anatomy

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(1) Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Mauriziano-Umberto I Hospital, University of Turin Medical School, Largo Turati 62, Turin, 10128, Italy   Electronic supplementary material The online version of this chapter…

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Terrible Triad

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Fig. 29.1 CT scan showing a typical terrible triad pattern of fracture, characterized by a fracture of the coronoid, a fracture of the radial head, and a posterior dislocation of…

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Elbow Prosthesis in Distal Humeral Fractures

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Fig. 26.1 Fractures of the distal humerus, basing on AO classification [12], in which, in low-demand patients, the prosthesis is indicated 26.2.2 DHH This prosthesis is indicated in unreconstructible fractures…

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Operating Theater Setup

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Fig. 3.1 Images (a–f) illustrate the sequence of steps to correctly position the patient on the modular operating table. It is important to note that, in (f), the support behind…

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The Diaphysis: Nonsurgical Treatment

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Fig. 18.1 Schematic image of a Sarmiento (functional) brace. The material is a Thermoplastic moldable splint with Velcro straps that can be tightened as swelling subsides to allow continued compression…

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