10.1055/b-0036-129625 Patella Fractures and Injuries to the Knee Extensor Mechanism Samir Mehta Extensor mechanism injuries (including injuries to the quadriceps tendon, the patella, and the patellar tendon) occur frequently and…
10.1055/b-0036-129627 Tibial Plateau Fractures Brett D. Crist, Steven L. Martin, and James P. Stannard Fractures of the tibial plateau create unique challenges for surgeons due to the complexity of the…
10.1055/b-0036-129624 Distal Femur Fractures Philip J. Kregor and Michael P. Zlowodzki The surgical treatment of supracondylar distal femoral fractures with or without intra-articular involvement (Arbeitsgemunshaft für Osteosynthesefragen/Orthopaedic Trauma Association [AO/OTA]…
10.1055/b-0036-129616 Hand Fractures and Dislocations Lance M. Brunton, Thomas J. Graham, and James P. Higgins Fractures of the tubular bones of the hand are common because the hand and upper…
10.1055/b-0036-129620 Femoral Neck Fractures Gregory J. Della Rocca Femoral neck fractures represent one of the most common fracture types treated by orthopaedic surgeons. They primarily occur in elderly patients with…
10.1055/b-0036-129626 Knee Dislocations and Ligamentous Injuries James P. Stannard and Gregory Carl Fanelli Knee dislocations can be devastating orthopaedic injuries. Knee dislocation is frequently classified as a sports medicine injury….
10.1055/b-0036-129614 Distal Radius Fractures John T. Capo, Ben Shamian, Frank A. Liporace, and Richard S. Yoon Epidemiology Distal radius fractures, first described by Abraham Colles1 in 1814, are among the…
10.1055/b-0036-129613 Forearm Fractures Jonathan B. Macknin and Harry A. Hoyen Diaphyseal radius and ulna fractures are common injuries, so the orthopaedic surgeon must have a firm understanding of their evaluation…
10.1055/b-0036-129612 Elbow Trauma Gertraud Gradl, Neil G. Harness, and David Ring The surgical treatment of adult elbow trauma, including traumatic elbow instability, has evolved rapidly in recent years because problems…
10.1055/b-0036-129628 Tibial Shaft Fractures David P. Barei Fractures of the tibial shaft remain an extremely common injury and are the most common long-bone fracture that orthopaedists treat, having a frequency…
