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…
Terrible Triad Elbow Injuries
Garet C. ComerJulius A. Bishop Bony Anatomy The elbow is a complex structure arising from the articulations of the ulna, radius, and humerus. Ulna The proximal ulna has two articular…
Iliosacral Screws
Geoffrey S. Marecek Bony Anatomy The pelvis is composed of two innominate bones and the sacrum. The innominate bone and sacrum are joined at the sacroiliac joint. The joint has…
Proximal Humerus Fractures
Jonah Hebert-DaviesGEORGE-Yves Laflamme Bony Anatomy The proximal humerus is composed of the head (articular surface), the lesser and greater tuberosities, and the surgical neck. The lesser tuberosity is the attachment…
