7 Nonunion and Malunion
10.1055/b-0040-176948 7 Nonunion and MalunionDavid B. Weiss and Michael M. Hadeed Introduction The goal of orthopaedic fracture care is to treat fractures in a way that minimizes complications while maximizing…
4 Biomechanics of Internal Fracture Fixation
10.1055/b-0040-176945 4 Biomechanics of Internal Fracture FixationJason A. Lowe, Hannah L. Dailey, and Jason Wild Introduction A proper discussion of biomechanics necessitates knowledge and understanding of key concepts. Since the…
10 Osteoporosis
10.1055/b-0040-176951 10 OsteoporosisDavid Donohue and Hassan R. Mir Introduction Osteoporosis is defined as decrease in bone mass and microarchitecture deterioration ultimately leading to a decrease in bone strength and increased…
6 Acute Infection Following Musculoskeletal Surgery
10.1055/b-0040-176947 6 Acute Infection Following Musculoskeletal SurgeryFrank R. Avilucea and William T. Obremskey Introduction Postoperative infection following internal fixation involves the soft tissues (skin, subcutaneous tissues, muscle fascia, and muscle),…
5 How to Analyze a Journal Article?
10.1055/b-0040-176946 5 How to Analyze a Journal Article?Gregory J. Della Rocca Introduction This original chapter breaks down the basic components of a journal article. Common statistical methods are introduced and…
2 Open Fractures and Principles of Soft Tissue Management
10.1055/b-0040-176943 2 Open Fractures and Principles of Soft Tissue ManagementMark J. Gage and Robert V. O’Toole Introduction Open fractures are fractures with an associated breach in the surrounding soft-tissue envelope….
3 Closed Fracture Management/Casting
10.1055/b-0040-176944 3 Closed Fracture Management/CastingRahul Vaidya Introduction Closed treatment has been the standard of care for all fractures until the 20th century. It remains the most widely used method of…
Chapter 10 Arthroscopically Assisted Foveal Reinsertion of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex
10.1055/b-0035-121120 Chapter 10 Arthroscopically Assisted Foveal Reinsertion of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Introduction The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is the primary stabilizer of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ). Recent histological…
Chapter 23 Partial Arthroscopic Trapeziectomy with Suspension Ligamentoplasty
10.1055/b-0035-121133 Chapter 23 Partial Arthroscopic Trapeziectomy with Suspension Ligamentoplasty Introduction Thumb basal joint arthritis is a common condition that is initially treated conservatively with either or both splinting and corticosteroid…
Chapter 26 Arthroscopic V-Shaped Interposition Arthroplasty in Stage II Scapholunate Advanced Collapse Wrists
10.1055/b-0035-121136 Chapter 26 Arthroscopic V-Shaped Interposition Arthroplasty in Stage II Scapholunate Advanced Collapse Wrists Introduction Arthritis secondary to scapholunate (SL) ligament rupture has been divided into four stages. In a…
