Corollary: Plates Are Not the Panacea
Corollary: Plates Are Not the Panacea 22 Fig. 22.1 Volar locking plates are not the panacea. There are several ways they may fail. The first way, that I learned the…
Management of Explosion-Type Fractures: Case Three
Management of Explosion-Type Fractures: Case Three 15 Fig. 15.1 This 39-year-old man, with a psychiatric history of borderline cognitive capacity, suffered this fracture while working as an assistant gardener. His…
Management of an Anterior Sunken Fragment
Management of an Anterior Sunken Fragment 5 Fig. 5.1 As stated in the previous chapter, the contour of the anterior metaphysis adapts to the plate and thus the anterior fragment…
The Wrist and Hand
The Wrist and Hand INJECTIONS AND ASPIRATIONS Distal Radius Hematoma Block Indication A hematoma block is used to anesthetize the distal radius for closed reduction maneuvers. Description of Procedure Position…
Basics of Splint and Cast Application
Basics of Splint and Cast Application GENERAL PRINCIPLES Splint versus Cast In many situations, there are both splinting and casting options that will be effective in immobilizing the desired portion…
The Knee and Leg
The Knee and Leg INJECTIONS AND ASPIRATIONS Intra-articular Knee Injection/Aspiration Indication Intra-articular positioning of a needle allows the physician the ability to obtain synovial fluid for analysis, provide local anesthesia…
The Pelvis, Hip, and Thigh
The Pelvis, Hip, and Thigh INJECTIONS AND ASPIRATIONS Intra-articular Hip Injection/Aspiration Indication Intra-articular positioning of a needle is useful for aspirating fluid for laboratory analysis, injecting arthrogram dye, and medication…
The Elbow and Forearm
The Elbow and Forearm INJECTIONS AND ASPIRATIONS Elbow Joint Injection Indication The intraarticular placement of a needle in the elbow joint allows for diagnostic aspiration, anesthesia for reduction maneuvers and…
