Two- and Three-Part Fractures of the Proximal Humerus
13Two- and Three-Part Fractures of the Proximal Humerus GREG M. OSGOOD AND CHRISTOPHER S. AHMAD With the increasing age of our elder population, the incidence of proximal humerus fractures is…
Capitellum Fractures
3Capitellum Fractures SCOTT H. KOZIN The capitellum represents the distal extension of the lateral column of the humerus. The spherical shape of the capitellum articulates with the concave radial head….
Clavicle Fractures, Malunions, and Nonunions
11Clavicle Fractures, Malunions, and Nonunions RICHARD S. RICHARDS II AND CARL J. BASAMANIA The clavicle is truly an elegant and unique bone that functions as the only link between the…
Soft Tissue Coverage of the Shoulder
15Soft Tissue Coverage of the Shoulder MILAN STEVANOVIC AND FRANCES SHARPE Traumatic shoulder injuries are common. However, shoulder injuries associated with soft tissue loss requiring reconstruction are rare. The shoulder…
Pediatric Elbow Fractures
9Pediatric Elbow Fractures SEAN D. EARLY AND VERNON T. TOLO Elbow fractures are very common in children and often pose significant treatment challenges. Physical examination can be difficult, given the…
Sternoclavicular Injuries
10Sternoclavicular Injuries STEVE SCLAMBERG AND JEFF VISOTSKY Sternoclavicular injuries are infrequent but often devastating.1–4 Because of its medial location and strong ligamentous supports, this joint, the only major connection between…
Distal Clavicle Fractures and Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries
12Distal Clavicle Fractures and Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries STEPHEN J. FRANZINO, JEFFREY T. WATSON, AND RAFFY MIRZAYAN Injuries to the distal clavicle and acromioclavicular joint frequently fare well with minimal intervention…
Radial Head Fractures
2Radial Head Fractures NIKOLAOS T. ROIDIS, STAMATIOS A.PAPADAKIS, THEOFILOS KARACHALIOS, RAFFY MIRZAYAN, AND JOHN M. ITAMURA Fractures of the radial head are a very common injury of the elbow joint,…
Olecranon Fractures
4Olecranon Fractures NEIL HARNESS, DAVID RING, AND JESSE B. JUPITER The olecranon process of the proximal ulna enhances the stability and strength of the elbow. Its subcutaneous position and attachment…
Intra-articular Distal Humerus Fractures
5Intra-articular Distal Humerus Fractures VAHÉ PANOSSIAN, CHARALAMPOS ZALAVRAS, RAFFY MIRZAYAN, AND JOHN M. ITAMURA Although intra-articular distal humerus fractures constitute less than 2% of all fractures treated, there has been…
