Musculoskeletal Key

38 Patellar fractures OLIVIA C. LEE AND MARK S. VRAHAS Introduction Epidemiology Classification Clinical assessment Treatment Conclusions References INTRODUCTION The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body….

27 Carpal fractures and dislocations ANDREW D. DUCKWORTH Introduction Epidemiology Classification Anatomical considerations Clinical assessment Treatment Complications Conclusions References INTRODUCTION There is a dearth of literature relating to carpal fractures…

34 Intracapsular proximal femoral fractures KJELL MATRE AND JAN-ERIK GJERTSEN Introduction Epidemiology Classification Clinical assessment Treatment Conclusions References INTRODUCTION Based on the current literature and estimates, the absolute number of…

42 Ankle fractures MURRAY D. SPRUIELL AND CYRIL MAUFFREY Introduction Epidemiology Classification Treatment Non-operative management Operative management Open fractures Outcome Conclusions References INTRODUCTION The current trend of an increasingly aging…

26 Distal radius and ulnar fractures MARGARET M. McQUEEN Introduction Classification Epidemiology Risk factors Assessment Treatment Complications References INTRODUCTION Fracture of the distal radius is the most common fracture encountered…

37 Distal femoral fractures ELEANOR DAVIDSON AND CHARLES M. COURT-BROWN Introduction Epidemiology Open fractures Classification Anatomy Surgical approaches Treatment Mortality Suggested treatment References INTRODUCTION Surgeons have understood the complexities of…

24 Proximal forearm fractures and elbow dislocations ANDREW D. DUCKWORTH Introduction Epidemiology Classification Clinical assessment Treatment Elbow dislocations Conclusions References INTRODUCTION Fractures to the proximal forearm account for over 10%…

39 Proximal tibial fractures MATTHEW D. KARAM AND J. LAWRENCE MARSH Introduction Epidemiology Classification Treatment Results Conclusion References INTRODUCTION In North America as our population ages, an increasing number of…

1 Epidemiology of fractures in the elderly CHARLES M. COURT-BROWN AND KATE E. BUGLER History Fracture incidence Causes of fracture Multiple fractures Open fractures Epidemiology of different fracture types Fracture…

23 Distal humeral fractures NATHAN SACEVICH, GEORGE S. ATHWAL AND GRAHAM KING Introduction Epidemiology Classification Clinical assessment Treatment Conclusions References INTRODUCTION The objective of treatment for distal humerus fractures in…