Musculoskeletal Key

Fractures Of The Wrist And Hand Garrick A. Cox Robert L. Kalb FRACTURES OF THE CARPAL BONES Fractures of the radius are often seen in combination with other fractures and…

Elbow Fractures David V. Lopez Robert L. Kalb The elbow consists of articulations of the distal humerus with the ulna and radius. The latter two articulate with each other to…

Humeral Fractures David V. Lopez Robert L. Kalb Shoulder (glenohumeral) dislocations and fractures account for the majority of injuries about the shoulder girdle. The proximal humerus parts are the articular…

Scapular Fractures David V. Lopez Robert L. Kalb Fractures of the scapula represent an uncommon injury. The rib cage, thick soft tissue covering, and its mobility help to explain this….

Clavicular Fractures David V. Lopez Robert L. Kalb The clavicle is one of the most frequently injured bones. Fractures are classified according to their location in the middle, lateral, or…

Foot Fractures Arthur W. Pallotta Robert L. Kalb TALUS FRACTURES During the Second World War, the foot controls of airplane landing gear were mechanical. Sometimes, these controls would snap back…

Ankle Fractures Arthur W. Pallotta Robert L. Kalb The incidence of ankle fractures has dramatically increased since the 1950s and approaches 150 per 100,000 persons. The incidence increases with age,…

Tibial Fractures Manish K. Gupta Robert L. Kalb TIBIAL PLATEAU FRACTURE Fractures of the tibial plateau involve the articular surfaces of the proximal tibia that support the weight of the…

Fibular Fractures Manish K. Gupta Robert L. Kalb The fibula contributes only 15% of weight bearing in the lower extremity. Fractures of the fibula are common, especially with ankle injuries…

Patellar Fractures Manish K. Gupta Robert L. Kalb Patellar fractures account for 1% of all fractures and are usually seen in patients of ages 20 to 50 years. The patella…