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…
Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures: Plate Fixation Michael J. Beltran Cory A. Collinge INTRODUCTION Subtrochanteric femur fractures are challenging injuries to manage, and no single method of treatment is applicable to all…
Forearm Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation Steven J. Morgan INTRODUCTION Fractures of the diaphyseal portion of the forearm usually result from a fall on an outstretched arm or an axially…
Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures: The Sliding Hip Screw Kenneth A. Egol INTRODUCTION Hip fractures in the elderly are associated with significant morbidity and mortality and will continue to burden the health…
Distal Humerus Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation Daphne M. Beingessner David P. Barei INTRODUCTION Intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus in adults are uncommon but complex and challenging injuries. They…
Distal Radius Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation Andrea S. Bauer Jesse B. Jupiter INTRODUCTION Recent epidemiological studies show that the operative treatment of distal radius fractures continues to increase. Koval…
Distal Radius Fractures: External Fixation Neil J. White Melvin P. Rosenwasser INTRODUCTION Despite increased focus on injury prevention, as well as osteoporosis identification and management, distal radius fractures continue to…
