10.1055/b-0040-176991 50 Thoracolumbar Spine TraumaJoseph P. Gjolaj and Alexander Ghasem Introduction Trauma to the thoracic and lumbar spine mechanistically falls on a continuum. Current treatment algorithms for thoracolumbar spinal trauma…
10.1055/b-0040-176982 41 Tibia and Fibula Shaft FracturesJonah Hebert-Davies and Conor P. Kleweno Introduction The tibia is the most commonly fractured long bone. Tibial fractures can result either from direct, high-energy…
10.1055/b-0040-176983 42 Pilon FracturesJonah Hebert-Davies and Reza Firoozabadi Introduction Pilon fractures are routinely due to high-energy mechanisms secondary to axial loading of the talus into the tibial plafond. They had…
10.1055/b-0040-176981 40 Tibial Plateau FracturesCamden Burns and Stephen Oleszkiewicz Introduction Tibial plateau fractures account for approximately 1% of all fractures with a frequency similar to the calcaneus and humeral shaft….
10.1055/b-0040-176976 35 Femoral Shaft FracturesMarcus F. Sciadini and Christopher Lee Introduction Major injuries are commonly the result of high-energy mechanisms. They are often associated with life-threatening conditions. Reported incidence of…
10.1055/b-0040-176972 31 Acetabular FracturesGreg E. Gaski Introduction Acetabular fractures are complex injuries that require a thorough understanding of pelvic anatomy, underlying fracture pattern, and host factors. Radiographic classification aids in…
10.1055/b-0040-176979 38 Patella FracturesBenjamin M. Wheatley and Jean-Claude G. D’Alleyrand Introduction The patella serves a critical role in the function of the extensor mechanism by increasing its moment arm. Functioning…
10.1055/b-0040-176978 37 Knee DislocationMichael G. Baraga, Hayley E. Ennis, and Dylan N. Greif Introduction A knee dislocation is the disruption of the tibiofemoral articulation. An acute knee dislocation is an…
10.1055/b-0040-176977 36 Distal Femur FracturesAaron Johnson and Gerard P. Slobogean Introduction Distal femur fractures comprise various injury patterns ranging from high-energy trauma to low-energy fragility fractures. High-energy injuries may occur…
10.1055/b-0040-176980 39 Quadriceps and Patellar Tendon RupturesKyle J. Jeray and Michael D. Hunter Introduction Quadriceps and patellar tendon ruptures are relatively uncommon injuries, but proper management is essential given the…
