23 Distal humeral fractures NATHAN SACEVICH, GEORGE S. ATHWAL AND GRAHAM KING Introduction Epidemiology Classification Clinical assessment Treatment Conclusions References INTRODUCTION The objective of treatment for distal humerus fractures in…
1 Epidemiology of fractures in the elderly CHARLES M. COURT-BROWN AND KATE E. BUGLER History Fracture incidence Causes of fracture Multiple fractures Open fractures Epidemiology of different fracture types Fracture…
16 Metastatic fractures WAKENDA K. TYLER Introduction Diagnosis and clinical presentation Treatment Prevention Conclusion References INTRODUCTION As we age, the incidence of cancer increases exponentially, making the elderly population most…
13 Open fractures LISA K. CANNADA AND TINA K. DREGER Introduction Epidemiology Classification Treatment Specific open fracture types in the elderly Complications Conclusions References INTRODUCTION Our population is aging with…
11 Other bone diseases in the elderly STUART H. RALSTON Introduction Paget’s disease of bone Osteomalacia Metastatic bone disease Complex regional pain syndrome Primary hyperparathyroidism Renal bone disease References INTRODUCTION…
25 Radius and ulnar diaphyseal fractures TAYLOR A. HORST, DAVID C. RING AND JESSE B. JUPITER Introduction Epidemiology Evaluation and diagnosis Anatomy and biomechanics of the forearm Principles behind surgical…
41 Distal tibial fractures PAUL S. WHITING AND WILLIAM T. OBREMSKEY Introduction Epidemiology Classification Treatment Outcomes Complications References INTRODUCTION As the proportion of elderly individuals increases due to longer average…
15 Multiple fractures NICHOLAS D. CLEMENT Introduction Epidemiology Patient population Demographic and injury patterns Rehabilitation Mortality Conclusions References INTRODUCTION The incidence of fractures in the elderly population is increasing and…
32 Pelvic fractures JOHN KEATING Introduction Epidemiology Assessment Imaging Classification Treatment Complications References INTRODUCTION Pelvic fractures in the elderly are most commonly low energy osteoporotic fractures or pelvic insufficiency fractures….
44 Soft tissue injuries NICOLA MAFFULLI, ALESSIO GIAI VIA, ELEONORA PICCIRILLI AND FRANCESCO OLIVA Introduction Rotator cuff injury Greater trochanter pain syndrome Anterior cruciate ligament tears in older patients Achilles…
