Musculoskeletal Key

10.1055/b-0040-176942 1 Physiology of Fracture HealingRoman M. Natoli and John J. Callaci Introduction Fracture fixation is an important part of orthopaedic trauma. Understanding the physiology of fracture healing will provide…

10.1055/b-0040-176949 8 BiologicsJ. Tracy Watson Introduction This chapter reviews stages of fracture healing and the therapeutics that inhibits or augments fracture healing. Multiple adjuvants are clinically available for use. The…

10.1055/b-0040-176950 9 PolytraumaTimothy S. Achor and Krishna Chandra Vemulapalli Introduction Orthopaedic surgeons face numerous challenges when treating multiply injured patients with orthopaedic injuries. The initial evaluation focuses on life and…

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…

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-0040-176947 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….