Patellofemoral Arthroplasty
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS In this chapter, we discuss the current status of patellofemoral (PF) arthroplasty. The background, including indications, and appropriate workup are described, as well as design issues…
Distal Femoral Osteotomy for Genu Valgum
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The goals of osteotomy about the knee are to improve lower extremity alignment, relieve pain, and possibly slow down the progression of arthritis. Osteotomy attempts to…
Arthroscopic Debridement of the Arthritic Knee: Is There Still a Role?
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Routine arthroscopic debridement is not indicated for all patients with osteoarthritis. Considerable level 4 evidence supports some relief from arthroscopy, but some level 1 through 4…
Fractures and Dislocations of the Foot and Ankle
Introduction Fractures and injuries about the foot and ankle in children are common and can have an important functional impact. Foot and toe fractures are among the top 10 pediatric…
Skeletal Trauma in Young Athletes
Introduction In the words of Mercer Rang, “children are not small adults.” Injuries in skeletally immature patients differ from those seen in adults because pediatric and adolescent skeletons are different…
Fractures of the Spine
Introduction Spinal injuries in children are fortunately rare; they involve only 1% to 4% of children admitted to trauma centers. Treating pediatric patients with spinal injuries can be challenging. Clinical…
Nerve Injury and Repair in Children
Introduction Nerve injuries in children are relatively uncommon; however, children tend to put their hands in all sorts of unexpected places with sharp objects. Garbage disposals, conveyer belts, and dishwashers…
Nonaccidental Trauma
Introduction Intentional physical abuse to children is a grotesque act that no one likes to diagnose. This phenomenon accounts for 20% of all child abuse and neglect cases, which encompass…
Fractures of the Tibia and Fibula
Introduction Nonphyseal fractures of the tibia and fibula are among the most common injuries involving the lower extremities in children and adolescents. ∗ ∗ They are second only to fractures…
Anesthesia and Analgesia for the Ambulatory Management of Children’s Fractures
Acknowledgment The authors would like to acknowledge and thank Dr. Eric C. McCarty and Dr. Gregory A. Mencio for their contributions to the previous version of this chapter. Introduction The…
