10.1055/b-0040-176952 11 Pathologic FracturesJoel M. Post Introduction The incidence of pathologic fractures is rising and patients with metastatic disease are living longer. All orthopaedic surgeons providing trauma call coverage should…
10.1055/b-0040-176942 1 Physiology of Fracture HealingRoman M. Natoli and John J. Callaci Introduction Fracture fixation is an important part of orthopaedic trauma. Understanding the physiology of fracture healing will provide…
10.1055/b-0040-176949 8 BiologicsJ. Tracy Watson Introduction This chapter reviews stages of fracture healing and the therapeutics that inhibits or augments fracture healing. Multiple adjuvants are clinically available for use. The…
10.1055/b-0040-176950 9 PolytraumaTimothy S. Achor and Krishna Chandra Vemulapalli Introduction Orthopaedic surgeons face numerous challenges when treating multiply injured patients with orthopaedic injuries. The initial evaluation focuses on life and…
10.1055/b-0040-176948 7 Nonunion and MalunionDavid B. Weiss and Michael M. Hadeed Introduction The goal of orthopaedic fracture care is to treat fractures in a way that minimizes complications while maximizing…
10.1055/b-0040-176945 4 Biomechanics of Internal Fracture FixationJason A. Lowe, Hannah L. Dailey, and Jason Wild Introduction A proper discussion of biomechanics necessitates knowledge and understanding of key concepts. Since the…
10.1055/b-0040-176951 10 OsteoporosisDavid Donohue and Hassan R. Mir Introduction Osteoporosis is defined as decrease in bone mass and microarchitecture deterioration ultimately leading to a decrease in bone strength and increased…
10.1055/b-0040-176947 6 Acute Infection Following Musculoskeletal SurgeryFrank R. Avilucea and William T. Obremskey Introduction Postoperative infection following internal fixation involves the soft tissues (skin, subcutaneous tissues, muscle fascia, and muscle),…
10.1055/b-0040-176946 5 How to Analyze a Journal Article?Gregory J. Della Rocca Introduction This original chapter breaks down the basic components of a journal article. Common statistical methods are introduced and…
10.1055/b-0040-176943 2 Open Fractures and Principles of Soft Tissue ManagementMark J. Gage and Robert V. O’Toole Introduction Open fractures are fractures with an associated breach in the surrounding soft-tissue envelope….
