Chapter 7 Intra-articular Ankle Block Overview When performing an intra-articular ankle block, an anterolateral approach is preferred. Indications for use The intra-articular ankle block is used for ankle fracture reduction….
Chapter 2 Hematoma Block Overview 1. A hematoma block may be performed anywhere an acute fracture is present. 2. Typically, hematoma blocks are performed in regions where selective nerve blocks…
Chapter 1 Basic Principles of Analgesia Overview Review of Local Anesthetics 1. The two most commonly used local anesthetics are lidocaine (Xylocaine) and bupivacaine (Marcaine, Sensorcaine) (Table 1-1). a. Recent…
7 Femoral Neck Fractures Arthroplasty Keith Winters, James P. Waddell Indications 77 Examination 78 Imaging 78 Treatment Options 78 Surgical Technique 78 Anesthesia and Positioning 78 Exposure of the Femoral…
12 Complications of Trochanteric Fractures Jan Bartoníček Overview of Complications 152 Intraoperative Complications 152 Complications During Surgical Wound Healing 152 Complications During Fracture Healing 152 Complications Developing or Persisting After…
13 Subtrochanteric Fractures Intramedullary Fixation Pavel Douša History 187 Küntscher Y-Nail, Detensor 187 Zickel Nail 188 Russell-Taylor Nail 188 Gamma Nail 188 Gliding Nail, Proximal Femoral Nail, Proximal Femoral Nail…
19 Best Surgical Practices Hans J. Kreder Overview 265 Optimal Surgical Tactic 266 Postoperative Weight Bearing 266 Surgical Strategies 266 Intracapsular Hip Fractures 266 Overview 266 Femoral Neck Fractures: Definitions…
10 Trochanteric Fractures Sliding Hip Screw Jan Bartoníček History 113 Construction and Biomechanics 114 Indications 114 Classification of Trochanteric Fractures 114 Clinical Relevance 117 Revised Concept of Instability of Pertrochanteric…
11 Trochanteric Fractures Intramedullary Devices Andreas H. Ruecker Aims of Treatment 134 Rationale for Intramedullary Nailing of Extracapsular Hip Fractures 134 Indication and Fracture Types 134 AO/OTA 31A1 135 AO/OTA…
2 Skeletal Assessment of Fractures of the Proximal Femur Dawn H. Pearce Radiologic Evaluation 15 Computed Tomography 15 Magnetic Resonance Imaging 18 Bone Scan 19 Special Types of Fractures 20…
