Posterior Stabilization for Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures Lawrence I. Karlin, MD Indications Unstable spine fracture (Figure 17-1). Instability determined by extent of bone and ligamentous injury. Clear indication for posterior stabilization…
Scaphoid Fractures Carley Vuillermin, MBBS, MPH, FRACS Scaphoid fractures are often difficult acutely to diagnose due to less severe than expected signs and symptoms. Even in children and adolescents, up…
Percutaneous Screw Fixation of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) Michael B. Millis, MD Indications Stable and unstable SCFE Optional: prophylactic contralateral pinning in endocrine disorders and age <10 Sterile Instruments/Equipment…
Radius and Ulna Forearm Fractures Samantha Spencer, MD IM Rodding Indications (Figure 12-1) Unacceptable closed reduction as per age (will not remodel) Unstable fractures after closed reduction Open fractures with…
Monteggia Fracture: Dislocations Donald S. Bae, MD The goal is to preserve elbow and forearm function and prevent chronic Monteggia dislocation by: Acute accurate identification of lesion (NO missed acute…
T-Intercondylar Distal Humerus Fracture Carley Vuillermin, MBBS, MPH, FRACS Indications Displaced intra-articular T-type intercondylar distal humerus fracture (Figure 8-1) Besides plain radiographs, CT scan is often necessary for surgical planning…
Olecranon Fractures Michael B. Millis, MD James R. Kasser, MD Open Reduction Internal Fixation Indications Displaced fracture resulting in an incongruent joint (Figure 10-1) Sterile Instruments/Equipment Depends on planned tension…
Medial Epicondyle Fracture Distal Humerus Fracture Daniel J. Hedequist, MD Open Reduction Internal Fixation Indications Incarcerated medial epicondylar fragment in the joint (Figure 7-1) Unstable elbow dislocation with a displaced…
Sternoclavicular Joint Posterior Fracture-Dislocations Andrea S. Bauer, MD Posterior sternoclavicular dislocations are difficult to diagnose acutely and often require a CT scan. Preoperative CT/MRI will identify physeal fracture versus sternoclavicular…
Lower Extremity Surgery in Children With Cerebral Palsy Nirav K. Pandya, MD Henry G. Chambers, MD Dr. Pandya or an immediate family member serves as a board member, owner, officer,…
