24 Correction of Malunion in Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fractures Hermann Krimmer Abstract We regard the technique for correction of rotational malalignment by using a special rotational plate as safe and reliable….
14 Fractures of the Hand and Carpus: Complications and Their Treatment Adnan Prsic, Jing Chen, Jin Bo Tang Abstract Complications arising from fractures of the hand and carpus are unavoidable in…
5 Intramedullary Screw Fixation of the Metacarpals and Phalanges of the Hand Maurizio Calcagni, Lisa Reissner, Christoph Erling, Thomas Giesen Abstract The development of headless compression screws in the 1980s opened…
16 Fractures at the Base of the Proximal Phalanx Lars S. Vadstrup Abstract Treatment of base fractures in the proximal phalanx depends on the fracture type, the degree of displacement, and…
11 Fractures in the Paralytic Extremity Gürsel , Egemen Ayhan, Tüzün Fırat Abstract Muscle function is an important part of preserving bone structure and function. Many studies suggest bone loss in…
External Fixation Tibia Fracture Benjamin Shore, MD, MPH, FRCSC Indications Diaphyseal, proximal, or distal metadiaphyseal tibia fracture Closed unstable fracture pattern (comminuted, long oblique, butterfly fragment) Open fracture Other wounds…
Ankle Fractures Dennis E. Kramer, MD Indications Displaced unstable ankle fractures Fibular fracture with ankle instability (mortise widening, medial malleolar fracture) mortise widening is defined as the medial clear space…
Distal Femur Fracture Fixation Melissa A. Christino, MD Indications Unstable/misaligned distal femur fractures Failure/inability to treat closed Intra-articular fractures with any displacement Sterile Instruments/Equipment Radiolucent operating table Fracture reduction forceps…
Arthroscopic Tibial Spine Fixation Yi-Meng Yen, MD, PhD Indications Unreducible hinged tibial spine fracture (Type II) Completely displaced or comminuted tibial spine fracture (Type III) (Figure 23-1) Figure 23-1 ▪…
