10.1055/b-0040-176966 25 Olecranon and Monteggia FracturesEdward A. Perez and Eric A. Barcak Introduction Fractures of the olecranon occur commonly in both young and elderly patients. This chapter will review important…
10.1055/b-0040-176990 49 Cervical Spine TraumaCarlo Bellabarba, Haitao Zhou, and Richard J. Bransford Introduction Injuries of the cervical spine, particularly when associated with spinal cord injury (SCI), rank among the costliest…
10.1055/b-0040-176986 45 Calcaneus FracturesChristiaan N. Mamczak and Kevin C. Anderson I. Preoperative History and physical examination Pain: Moderate to severe hindfoot pain is common. Rule out associated ankle injuries (i.e.,…
10.1055/b-0040-176984 43 Ankle Fractures and DislocationsMichael T. Archdeacon and Adam P. Schumaier Introduction Ankle fractures and fracture dislocations are the most frequent intra-articular fracture of the weight-bearing joints. Approximately 70%…
10.1055/b-0040-176985 44 Achilles Tendon RuptureJannat M. Khan, D. Landry Jarvis, Alejandro Marquez-Lara, and Eben A. Carroll Introduction Achilles tendon ruptures represent a spectrum of acute and chronic injuries. While acute…
10.1055/b-0040-176988 47 Midfoot Fractures and Dislocation (Lisfranc’s Injuries)John Ketz and Meghan Kelly Introduction Midfoot fracture dislocations (Lisfranc’s injuries) represent a spectrum of injuries resulting in the disruption of the midfoot…
10.1055/b-0040-176987 46 Talus FracturesLaura S. Phieffer and Shan Lansing Introduction This chapter provides an overview of fractures that occur in the talus with an approach to examine patients with talus…
10.1055/b-0040-176989 48 Forefoot FracturesMatthew I. Rudloff Introduction Forefoot fractures are frequently encountered in the clinical setting. The forefoot contributes to the intricate biomechanical performance of the foot during gait, and…
10.1055/b-0040-176971 30 Pelvic Ring InjuriesRaymond D. Wright, Jr. and Brandon R. Scott Introduction The successful management of pelvic ring injuries requires understanding of complex pelvic anatomy, determinants of stability, mechanism…
10.1055/b-0040-176974 33 Femoral Neck and Head FracturesThuan V. Ly and Christopher B. Sugalski Introduction Femoral head fractures are often associated with posterior hip dislocation. Anatomic reduction and restoration of the…
