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…
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…
