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…
10.1055/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…
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),…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
10.1055/b-0035-121125 Chapter 15 Dorsal Capsuloligamentous Repair of the Scapholunate Ligament Tear Introduction Scapholunate interosseous ligament (SLIL) tears are one of the most serious injuries associated with wrist trauma. Although open…
