Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Scaphoid Fractures Asheesh Bedi Peter J.L. Jebson Levi Hinkelman DEFINITION The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone, accounting for 1 in every…
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Diaphyseal Forearm Fractures Lee M. Reichel John R. Dawson DEFINITION Diaphyseal forearm fractures include isolated or combined radial and ulnar fractures (“both-bone fractures”). They…
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Talus David E. Karges DEFINITION Fractures of the talus are severe injuries affecting ankle and hindfoot joint function. Displaced fractures of the talus…
Tibiotalocalcaneal Fusion Using an Intramedullary Nail James K. DeOrio DEFINITION A surgical procedure in which the ankle and the subtalar joint are arthrodesed simultaneously ANATOMY The tibiotalar joint is bound…
Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis Using a Medullary Nail George E. Quill Jr. Stuart D. Miller DEFINITION Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis is the surgical procedure to simultaneously fuse the ankle and the subtalar joints. In…
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Distal Femur Animesh Agarwal DEFINITION Distal femur fractures are difficult, complex injuries that can result in devastating outcomes. The distal part of the…
Surgical Treatment of Calcaneal Fractures Steven D. Steinlauf James B. Carr† Roy W. Sanders † Deceased. DEFINITION An intra-articular calcaneus fracture is an injury that involves the joint surfaces of…
Intramedullary Nailing of the Tibia Mark A. Lee Jonathan G. Eastman Brett Crist DEFINITION Intramedullary nailing techniques are typically used for closed and open displaced diaphyseal tibial fractures. The indications…
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Lisfranc Injury Michael P. Clare Roy W. Sanders DEFINITION A Lisfranc injury refers to bony or ligamentous compromise of the tarsometatarsal and intercuneiform joint…
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Ankle Sanjit R. Konda Kenneth A. Egol DEFINITION The ankle is a modified hinge joint, which relies on a congruently reduced mortise to…
