Chapter 14 Basic Principles of Splinting in the Emergency Department Anna L. Waterbrook Illustrations by Yvonne Chow Introduction Splints are generally used as a temporary method of immobilization. Indications for…
Chapter 5 Pelvis, Hip, and Thigh Aaron J. Monseau and Brenden J. Balcik Background / Epidemiology In this chapter, the vast majority of time will be devoted to injuries that…
Chapter 9 Cervical Spine Matthew B. Baird Background/Epidemiology Cervical spine (c-spine) injuries are common injuries associated with a wide variety of athletic endeavors. The severity of these injuries range drastically…
Chapter 7 Lower Leg and Ankle Christopher A. Gee LOWER LEG (TIBIA/FIBULA)Background/ Epidemiology The lower leg is commonly injured in active people. Impact-related activities create repetitive low levels of trauma…
Chapter 6 Knee Allison Lane Background/Epidemiology There are more than 1 million Emergency Department (ED) visits per year for knee pain. Increasing number of patients presenting with knee pain due…
Meniscal injuries in athletes present a challenging problem. Surgeons must balance the needs of the healing meniscus with the desire of the athlete to return to play as quickly as…
Older athletes consist of a relatively healthier population with a high desire for return to sport despite knee injury. A meniscal tear is a common injury that has lasting impacts…
The menisci play a vital role in knee joint stability, load distribution, and lubrication, protecting the joint surfaces from degenerative change. Meniscal repair protects the joint from increased loading and…
Meniscal injuries are common in patients with varus or valgus malalignment, but consensus is lacking as to when surgery should address the meniscal injury only and when it should be…
Meniscal injury potentiates a sequence of events that leads to degenerative changes and early osteoarthritis. It is therefore imperative to preserve the meniscus whenever possible. Given the expanding indications for…
