28 Metacarpal fractures MARK HENRY Introduction Epidemiology Classification Treatment Complications Summary References INTRODUCTION Elderly patients with metacarpal fractures have thinner cortices and a higher likelihood of fixation failure. On the…
33 Acetabular fractures SAMEER JAIN AND PETER V. GIANNOUDIS Introduction Epidemiology Classification Radiology Treatment Complications References INTRODUCTION Background Fractures of the acetabulum in elderly patients are becoming increasingly common due…
36 Femoral diaphyseal fractures JOYCE S.B. KOH AND TET SEN HOWE Introduction Epidemiology of femoral fractures in the elderly Classification and mechanism of injury Associated injuries Diagnosis Assessment and preparation…
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%…
