Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Ankle
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Ankle Sanjit R. Konda Kenneth A. Egol DEFINITION The ankle is a modified hinge joint, which relies on a congruently reduced mortise to…
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Pilon
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Pilon Cory Collinge Bryan W. Ming Michael Prayson DEFINITION In orthopaedic surgery, the terms pilon and plafond have been loosely translated and interchangeably…
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Jones Fractures
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Jones Fractures Scott J. Koenig Steven D. K. Ross DEFINITION A Jones fracture represents an acute injury at the metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction of the fifth…
External Fixation of the Tibia
External Fixation of the Tibia J. Tracy Watson DEFINITION Indications for external fixation of the tibial shaft in trauma applications include the treatment of open fractures with extensive soft tissue…
Fixation of Posterior Plateau Fractures via Posterior Approaches
Fixation of Posterior Plateau Fractures via Posterior Approaches Erik Noble Kubiak DEFINITION A direct approach with the patient in a prone position to the posterior aspect of the tibial plateau…
Intramedullary Nailing of Metaphyseal Proximal and Distal Fractures
Intramedullary Nailing of Metaphyseal Proximal and Distal Fractures Robert Ostrum Michael Quackenbush DEFINITION A fracture of the proximal or distal tibial metaphysis can occur from a variety of high- and…
Open Achilles Tendon Repair
Open Achilles Tendon Repair Sameh A. Labib DEFINITION The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body and is the primary plantarflexor of the ankle joint.16 Sudden stretch of…
Fasciotomy of the Leg for Acute Compartment Syndrom.
Fasciotomy of the Leg for Acute Compartment Syndrom. George Partal Andrew Furey Robert V. O’Toole DEFINITION Compartment syndrome remains one of the most devastating orthopaedic conditions if not treated appropriately….
Lateral Tibial Plateau Fractures
Lateral Tibial Plateau Fractures Philipp Kobbe Hans Christoph Pape DEFINITION Tibial plateau fractures are intra-articular fractures that may result in a malalignment of the articular surface and bear the risk…
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Patella
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Patella Samir Mehta DEFINITION The patella, the largest sesamoid bone, is an essential component for knee extension (in conjunction with the patellar and…
