Musculoskeletal Key

Figure 22.1 Radiographs of a glenohumeral dislocation. As discussed, it is essential to always examine X-rays for associated fractures, which can help in determining the risk for future instability events…

Figure. 21.1 Radiographic examples of humerus fractures including proximal, shaft, and distal fractures What to Ask 1. Are there any open wounds (rare, but ensure the consultant has looked in…

Figure 20.1 Examples of supracondylar humerus fractures with varying degrees of displacement   2. Lateral condyle fractures: If the fracture is non-displaced, place in long-arm cast. If the fracture is…

Figure 18.1 Radiographs of a closed radius and ulna shaft fracture in skeletally immature patient What to Ask 1. What is the neurovascular status?   2. Are there any open…

Figure 17.1 Radiographs of an isolated radial shaft fracture in a skeletally mature patient. In this fracture pattern, often called a “Galeazzi fracture,” the distal radioulnar joint is often disrupted…

Figure 15.1 AP and lateral radiographs of a distal radius fracture in a skeletally mature patient What to Ask 1. Are open wounds present (possible open fracture, often from ulnar…

Figure 13.1 A small-finger metacarpal fracture in a skeletally immature patient   2. For metacarpal shaft fractures, 10° is acceptable for second and third fingers, while 20° is acceptable for…

Figure 11.1 A soft tissue injury of the hand What to Ask 1. What is the mechanism of injury? Sharp/penetrating injuries with lacerations may have wider zones of injury and…

© Springer International Publishing AG 2017Jonathan D. Hodax, Adam E. M. Eltorai and Alan H. Daniels (eds.)The Orthopedic Consult Survival Guide10.1007/978-3-319-52347-7_9 9. Basic Fracture Reduction Principles Jonathan D. Hodax1   (1) Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA…

Figure 10.1 AP and lateral radiographs of traction pin placement including distal femoral (above), calcaneal (middle), and proximal tibial (below)