10.1055/b-0040-176970 29 Hand Fractures and DislocationDavid Ring and Claire B. Ryan Introduction One-third of all injuries involve the upper extremity. Phalangeal and metacarpal fractures comprise a significant portion of upper…
10.1055/b-0040-176964 23 Distal Humerus FracturesJohn Michael Yingling, Richard S. Yoon, and Frank A. Liporace Introduction Distal humerus fractures comprise 7% of all fractures and 30% of all elbow fractures. Approximately…
10.1055/b-0040-176958 17 Sternoclavicular and Acromioclavicular DislocationsRaymond Pensy Introduction Sternoclavicular (SC) Dislocations Dislocations of the SC joint are uncommon injuries which can result in significant complications. These injuries cross a wide…
10.1055/b-0040-176961 20 Shoulder DislocationScott R. Bassuener Introduction The glenohumeral joint of the shoulder has minimal anatomic constraint and a high degree of mobility. It is the most commonly dislocated large…
10.1055/b-0040-176963 22 Humeral Shaft FracturesLisa K. Cannada and Ugochi Okoroafor Introduction Humeral shaft fractures comprise approximately 3% of extremity fractures and 20% of humerus fractures. This chapter will explore the…
10.1055/b-0040-176965 24 Elbow DislocationJodi Siegel Introduction Simple elbow dislocations involve dislocation of the ulnohumeral and radiocapitellar joints with no associated fractures. The elbow joint is typically stable after closed reduction….
10.1055/b-0040-176955 14 AmputationsKevin Tetsworth and Vaida Glatt Introduction Relative roles of limb salvage and amputation after trauma remain controversial (▶ Fig. 14.1 ). Difficult choice reflects severity of the injury,…
10.1055/b-0040-176957 16 Imaging of Orthopaedic TraumaKyle M. Schweser and Brett D. Crist Introduction Basic imaging concepts will be reviewed, including when to obtain specific imaging modalities, basic radiation safety, and…
10.1055/b-0040-176960 19 Scapular FracturesBrian Buck Introduction Scapula fractures comprise approximately 1% of all fractures and 3-5% of upper extremity fractures. 90% of scapula fractures are associated with concomitant injury to…
10.1055/b-0040-176959 18 Clavicle FracturesRobert Andrew Ravinsky, David H. Campbell, and Michael D. McKee Introduction The clavicle is one of the most commonly fractured bones, representing up to approximately 5% of…
