Distal Femoral Osteotomy for Genu Valgum
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The goals of osteotomy about the knee are to improve lower extremity alignment, relieve pain, and possibly slow down the progression of arthritis. Osteotomy attempts to…
ORTHOPEDIC
Arthroscopic Debridement of the Arthritic Knee: Is There Still a Role?
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Routine arthroscopic debridement is not indicated for all patients with osteoarthritis. Considerable level 4 evidence supports some relief from arthroscopy, but some level 1 through 4…
Fractures and Dislocations of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
Introduction: Scope and Purpose Upper extremity injury is one the most common presenting complaints after trauma in the pediatric population. Fractures of the forearm represent 40% of fractures in all…
Fractures and Dislocations of the Foot and Ankle
Introduction Fractures and injuries about the foot and ankle in children are common and can have an important functional impact. Foot and toe fractures are among the top 10 pediatric…
Fractures and Dislocations about the Elbow
Acknowledgment The author would like to acknowledge and thank Dr. Neil E. Green and Dr. Nathan L. Van Zeeland for their contributions to the previous versions of this chapter. Introducton…
Skeletal Trauma in Young Athletes
Introduction In the words of Mercer Rang, “children are not small adults.” Injuries in skeletally immature patients differ from those seen in adults because pediatric and adolescent skeletons are different…
Fractures and Dislocations of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
Introduction: Scope and Purpose Upper extremity injury is one the most common presenting complaints after trauma in the pediatric population. Fractures of the forearm represent 40% of fractures in all…
Fractures around the Knee in Children
Introduction Traumatic forces applied to an immature knee result in fracture types that usually differ from those seen in adults. As in other anatomic regions in a growing child, the…
Fractures and Dislocations about the Hip and Pelvis
Fractures and dislocations of the pelvis and proximal end of the femur in children are the result of high-energy trauma and are therefore rare. Because of diagnostic, treatment, and outcome…
Fractures of the Spine
Introduction Spinal injuries in children are fortunately rare; they involve only 1% to 4% of children admitted to trauma centers. Treating pediatric patients with spinal injuries can be challenging. Clinical…
