1 Physiological axes of the lower limb
10.1055/b-0034-9881 1 Physiological axes of the lower limbMellany, Galla, Philipp, Lobenhoffer 1 Introduction The knee joint is the largest and most complex joint in the human body and has the…
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5 Detailed planning algorithm for high-tibial osteotomy
10.1055/b-0034-9885 5 Detailed planning algorithm for high-tibial osteotomyPape, Dietrich, Lobenhoffer, Philipp, Galla, Mellany 1 Introduction Valgization osteotomy of the proximal tibia remains the treatment of choice for the young active…
4 Basic principles of osteotomies around the knee
10.1055/b-0034-9884 4 Basic principles of osteotomies around the kneeJacobi, Matthias, Wahl, Peter, Jakob, Roland P 1 Introduction After detailed examination of the patient, correct planning is the key to a…
3 Indications for high-tibial osteotomy, unicondylar knee arthroplasty, and total knee prosthesis
10.1055/b-0034-9883 3 Indications for high-tibial osteotomy, unicondylar knee arthroplasty, and total knee prosthesisLobenhoffer, Philipp 1 Introduction Monocompartmental osteoarthritis is a common pathology occurring among all age groups. The surgeon is…
2 Clinical and radiological evaluation
10.1055/b-0034-9882 2 Clinical and radiological evaluationJacobi, Matthias, Wahl, Peter, Jakob, Roland P 1 Clinical examination Patient history and clinical examination are the baseline of any preoperative work up for osteotomies…
28 Distal Radius and Galeazzi Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-176969 28 Distal Radius and Galeazzi FracturesNicholas E. Crosby and Jue Cao Introduction Distal radius fractures are common orthopaedic conditions and these represent a large percentage of injuries treated in…
27 Radius and Ulna Shaft Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-176968 27 Radius and Ulna Shaft FracturesRobert J. Wetzel Introduction Fractures of the shaft of the radius and ulna (both bone forearm fractures) often occur from high-energy trauma, axial load…
25 Olecranon and Monteggia Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-176966 25 Olecranon and Monteggia FracturesEdward A. Perez and Eric A. Barcak Introduction Fractures of the olecranon occur commonly in both young and elderly patients. This chapter will review important…
49 Cervical Spine Trauma
10.1055/b-0040-176990 49 Cervical Spine TraumaCarlo Bellabarba, Haitao Zhou, and Richard J. Bransford Introduction Injuries of the cervical spine, particularly when associated with spinal cord injury (SCI), rank among the costliest…
45 Calcaneus Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-176986 45 Calcaneus FracturesChristiaan N. Mamczak and Kevin C. Anderson I. Preoperative History and physical examination Pain: Moderate to severe hindfoot pain is common. Rule out associated ankle injuries (i.e.,…
