1 Anatomy of the Fracture
10.1055/b-0039-169241 1 Anatomy of the FractureSimon MacLean, Gregory Bain Abstract This chapter discusses the importance of the anatomy of distal radius in relation to fracture. First, we describe the microanatomy…
8 Intramedullary Devices
10.1055/b-0039-169248 8 Intramedullary DevicesStephanie Malliaris, Scott Wolfe Abstract Intramedullary (IM) fixation can be an elegant and effective method for fixation of appropriately selected distal radius fractures. There are multiple types…
7 Volar Locking Plates: Basic Concepts
10.1055/b-0039-169247 7 Volar Locking Plates: Basic ConceptsHermann Krimmer Abstract Volar locking plates nowadays are mainly used for fixation of distal radius fractures. Multidirectional locking is preferable as it offers the…
6 Is There a Role for External Fixation with or without Kirschner Wires?
10.1055/b-0039-169246 6 Is There a Role for External Fixation with or without Kirschner Wires?Frédéric Schuind Abstract The best indication of distal radius external fixation is the highly comminuted fracture, operated…
5 Orthopaedic Treatment: When?
10.1055/b-0039-169245 5 Orthopaedic Treatment: When?David Warwick, Oliver Townsend Abstract Although there are many ways to treat distal radius fractures (DRFs), the majority of DRFs can be managed nonoperatively. The distal…
3 Patient–Accident–Fracture Classification of Acute Distal Radius Fractures in Adults
10.1055/b-0039-169243 3 Patient–Accident–Fracture Classification of Acute Distal Radius Fractures in AdultsGuillaume Herzberg, Thais Galissard, Marion Burnier Abstract The patient–accident–fracture (PAF) classification of acute distal radius fractures (DRF) in adults was…
12 Anterolateral Approach to Total Hip Arthroplasty
10.1055/b-0040-174135 12 Anterolateral Approach to Total Hip ArthroplastyStephen Maraccio Summary The antero-lateral approach to the hip is one of several approaches used in total hip arthroplasty, including the direct anterior,…
35 Gastrocnemius, Hamstring, and Adductor Releases/Lengthening
10.1055/b-0040-174158 35 Gastrocnemius, Hamstring, and Adductor Releases/LengtheningAnna L. Johnson Summary Gastrocnemius, hamstring, and adductor releases/lengthening are relatively simple, soft-tissue procedures that can have a large, beneficial impact on the pediatric…
33 Supracondylar Humeral Fracture
10.1055/b-0040-174156 33 Supracondylar Humeral FractureM. Wesley Honeycutt and Mark A. Prevost II Summary The successful treatment of pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures requires an intimate knowledge of pediatric elbow anatomy and…
34 Femoral Rotational Osteotomy
10.1055/b-0040-174157 34 Femoral Rotational OsteotomyViorel Raducan and Adam Kopiec Summary Increased femoral anteversion is a condition seen in young children that can cause an in-toeing gait. This condition is usually…
