46 Talus Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-176987 46 Talus FracturesLaura S. Phieffer and Shan Lansing Introduction This chapter provides an overview of fractures that occur in the talus with an approach to examine patients with talus…
48 Forefoot Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-176989 48 Forefoot FracturesMatthew I. Rudloff Introduction Forefoot fractures are frequently encountered in the clinical setting. The forefoot contributes to the intricate biomechanical performance of the foot during gait, and…
30 Pelvic Ring Injuries
10.1055/b-0040-176971 30 Pelvic Ring InjuriesRaymond D. Wright, Jr. and Brandon R. Scott Introduction The successful management of pelvic ring injuries requires understanding of complex pelvic anatomy, determinants of stability, mechanism…
33 Femoral Neck and Head Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-176974 33 Femoral Neck and Head FracturesThuan V. Ly and Christopher B. Sugalski Introduction Femoral head fractures are often associated with posterior hip dislocation. Anatomic reduction and restoration of the…
50 Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma
10.1055/b-0040-176991 50 Thoracolumbar Spine TraumaJoseph P. Gjolaj and Alexander Ghasem Introduction Trauma to the thoracic and lumbar spine mechanistically falls on a continuum. Current treatment algorithms for thoracolumbar spinal trauma…
41 Tibia and Fibula Shaft Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-176982 41 Tibia and Fibula Shaft FracturesJonah Hebert-Davies and Conor P. Kleweno Introduction The tibia is the most commonly fractured long bone. Tibial fractures can result either from direct, high-energy…
42 Pilon Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-176983 42 Pilon FracturesJonah Hebert-Davies and Reza Firoozabadi Introduction Pilon fractures are routinely due to high-energy mechanisms secondary to axial loading of the talus into the tibial plafond. They had…
40 Tibial Plateau Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-176981 40 Tibial Plateau FracturesCamden Burns and Stephen Oleszkiewicz Introduction Tibial plateau fractures account for approximately 1% of all fractures with a frequency similar to the calcaneus and humeral shaft….
35 Femoral Shaft Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-176976 35 Femoral Shaft FracturesMarcus F. Sciadini and Christopher Lee Introduction Major injuries are commonly the result of high-energy mechanisms. They are often associated with life-threatening conditions. Reported incidence of…
31 Acetabular Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-176972 31 Acetabular FracturesGreg E. Gaski Introduction Acetabular fractures are complex injuries that require a thorough understanding of pelvic anatomy, underlying fracture pattern, and host factors. Radiographic classification aids in…
