Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures: Intramedullary Nailing Clifford B. Jones INTRODUCTION Subtrochanteric femur fractures are much less common than hip or shaft fractures. They are usually associated with high-energy trauma in young…
Soft-Tissue Coverage: Gastrocnemius and Soleus Rotational Muscle Flaps Randy Sherman Wai-Yee Li INTRODUCTION Orthopedic trauma management continues to evolve into a technologically driven science as implants for fracture fixation continue…
Patella Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation Matthew R. Camuso INTRODUCTION The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body and is a key component of the extensor mechanism, adding…
Acetabular Fractures: Extended Iliofemoral Approach David L. Helfet Milan K. Sen Craig S. Bartlett Nicholas Sama Arthur L. Malkani INTRODUCTION Over the past 30 years, advances in surgical approaches, reduction…
Talus Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation Paul T. Fortin Patrick J. Wiater Talus fractures are uncommon, and most surgeons have limited experience within the management of this challenging injury. These…
Posterior Pelvic-Ring Disruptions: Iliosacral Screws Milton L. Chip Routt Jr Pelvic fractures and dislocations are uncommon injuries that usually result from a high-energy traumatic event such as a motor vehicle…
Tibial Shaft Fractures: Intramedullary Nailing Daniel S. Horwitz Erik Noble Kubiak INTRODUCTION Tibial shaft fractures encompass a spectrum of injuries ranging from low-energy closed fractures to limb-threatening open fractures. Intramedullary…
Tibial Pilon Fractures: Staged Internal Fixation David P. Barei Daphne M. Beingessner INTRODUCTION Pilon fractures continue to be challenging injuries due to their associated and often complex osseous and soft-tissue…
Surgical Dislocation of the Hip for Fractures of the Femoral Head Milan K. Sen David L. Helfet INTRODUCTION Fractures of the femoral head are commonly seen in association with traumatic…
Femoral Neck Fractures: Hemiarthroplasty and Total Hip Arthroplasty Ross Leighton INTRODUCTION Displaced femoral neck fractures in elderly patients with osteoporotic bone provide unique challenges in treatment. Controversy continues regarding the…
