Extra-Articular Proximal Tibial Fractures: Submuscular Locked Plating Mark A. Lee Brad Yoo INTRODUCTION Extra-articular fractures of the proximal tibial metadiaphyseal region are uncommon injuries and are typically extensions of tibial…
Calcaneal Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation Michael P. Clare Roy W. Sanders INTRODUCTION Fractures of the calcaneus are among the most challenging fractures for the orthopedic surgeon to effectively manage….
Periprosthetic Fractures: Evaluation and Management Guy D. Paiement INTRODUCTION Periprosthetic fractures are increasing in frequency as the numbers of patients with hip and knee arthritis undergo total joint arthroplasty and…
Knee Dislocations James P. Stannard INTRODUCTION Dislocation of the knee is a relatively rare injury and occurs more commonly following high-energy trauma than with athletic events. Knee dislocations are challenging…
Diastasis of the Symphysis Pubis: Open Reduction Internal Fixation David C. Templeman Matthew D. Karam INTRODUCTION Diastasis of the pubic symphysis is often part of a complex injury to the…
Tarsometatarsal Lisfranc Injuries: Evaluation and Management Bruce J. Sangeorzan Kyle F. Chun Stephen K. Benirschke Benjamin W. Stevens INTRODUCTION Injuries to the tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint complex, also known as the…
Femur Fractures: Antegrade Intramedullary Nailing Christopher G. Finkemeier Rafael Neiman Frederick Tonnos INTRODUCTION Diaphyseal femur fractures are classified according to the AO/OTA classification (Fig. 22.1). The diaphysis is defined as…
Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures: Intramedullary Hip Screws Michael R. Baumgaertner Thomas Fishler INTRODUCTION The number of hip fractures in the United States is estimated to be approximately 400,000 per year and…
Femoral Shaft Fractures: Retrograde Nailing Robert F. Ostrum INTRODUCTION Femoral shaft fractures are one of the most common injuries following blunt or penetrating trauma to the lower extremity. Closed reamed…
Radial Head Fractures: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation David Ring INTRODUCTION The advent of techniques and implants for internal fixation of small fractures (1) coincided with an increasing appreciation of…
