Distal Femur Fractures
Andrew J. SheeanMichael J. Beltran Bony Anatomy The distal femur has unique geometry in three planes: axial, sagittal, and coronal. A thorough appreciation of this anatomy is critical to obtaining…
Humeral Shaft ORIF
Nicholas J. Erdle*Dominic L. Van Nielen*Christopher S. Smith*MICHAEL J. GARDNERChristiaan N. Mamczak *The views expressed in this chapter are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official…
Femoral Shaft Imaging
Jean-Claude G. D’AlleyrandTheodore T. Manson Bony Anatomy The femoral diaphysis is straight in the AP plane, with an apex anterior bow in the sagittal plane and its epiphyses rotated with…
Talus Fractures
Tyler SnoapRobert R. Gorman IIIJason W. Roberts Bony Anatomy The talus has complex anatomy; over 60% of the bone is covered with articular cartilage. The talus articulates superiorly with the…
Scapula Fractures
Steven M. CherneyChristopher M. McAndrew Bony Anatomy The scapula is a mostly flat, roughly triangular-shaped bone that is suspended off the posterolateral chest wall through the acromioclavicular articulation. The scapular…
Distal Humerus Fractures
Dominic L. Van Nielen*Nicholas J. Erdle*Christopher S. Smith*Michael J. GardnerChristiaan N. Mamczak *The views expressed in this chapter are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official…
Placement of Posterior Column Screws for Acetabular Fractures
Joshua L. Gary Bony Anatomy The acetabulum is a concave socket formed at the confluence of the ilium, ischium, and pubis. It has been described as an inverted “Y” formed…
Clavicle Fractures
Christiaan N. MamczakMICHAEL J. GARDNERChristopher S. Smith* *The views expressed in this chapter are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the…
ORIF Forearm Fractures
David A. Feaker JR*Matthew J. Wilson*Christopher S. Smith*Michael J. Gardner *The views expressed in this chapter are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or…
IM Nailing of Humerus Shaft Fractures
James C. Krieg Bony Anatomy The bony anatomy of the proximal humerus consists of the shaft, the head, and the greater and lesser tuberosities, which are separated by the bicipital…
