10.1055/b-0040-176975 34 Intertrochanteric, Pertrochanteric, and Subtrochanteric Femur FracturesThomas A. Russell Introduction The incidence of hip fractures in the United States is over 250,000 hospitalizations per year with approximately half the…
10.1055/b-0040-176973 32 Hip DislocationElizabeth P. Davis and Joshua L. Gary Introduction Uncommon injury usually requiring high-energy mechanism. Ninety to 95% of patients have concomitant injuries. Four types of dislocations—posterior, anterior,…
10.1055/b-0040-176967 26 Radial Head and Neck FracturesStephen Matthew Quinnan, Nikola Lekic, and Steven P. Kalandiak Introduction Radial head and neck fractures are the most common elbow fractures (33%) with an…
10.1055/b-0040-176970 29 Hand Fractures and DislocationDavid Ring and Claire B. Ryan Introduction One-third of all injuries involve the upper extremity. Phalangeal and metacarpal fractures comprise a significant portion of upper…
10.1055/b-0040-176964 23 Distal Humerus FracturesJohn Michael Yingling, Richard S. Yoon, and Frank A. Liporace Introduction Distal humerus fractures comprise 7% of all fractures and 30% of all elbow fractures. Approximately…
10.1055/b-0040-176958 17 Sternoclavicular and Acromioclavicular DislocationsRaymond Pensy Introduction Sternoclavicular (SC) Dislocations Dislocations of the SC joint are uncommon injuries which can result in significant complications. These injuries cross a wide…
10.1055/b-0040-176961 20 Shoulder DislocationScott R. Bassuener Introduction The glenohumeral joint of the shoulder has minimal anatomic constraint and a high degree of mobility. It is the most commonly dislocated large…
10.1055/b-0040-176963 22 Humeral Shaft FracturesLisa K. Cannada and Ugochi Okoroafor Introduction Humeral shaft fractures comprise approximately 3% of extremity fractures and 20% of humerus fractures. This chapter will explore the…
10.1055/b-0040-176965 24 Elbow DislocationJodi Siegel Introduction Simple elbow dislocations involve dislocation of the ulnohumeral and radiocapitellar joints with no associated fractures. The elbow joint is typically stable after closed reduction….
10.1055/b-0040-176955 14 AmputationsKevin Tetsworth and Vaida Glatt Introduction Relative roles of limb salvage and amputation after trauma remain controversial (â–¶ Fig. 14.1 ). Difficult choice reflects severity of the injury,…
