Musculoskeletal Key

Forearm Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation Steven J. Morgan INTRODUCTION Fractures of the diaphyseal portion of the forearm usually result from a fall on an outstretched arm or an axially…

Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures: The Sliding Hip Screw Kenneth A. Egol INTRODUCTION Hip fractures in the elderly are associated with significant morbidity and mortality and will continue to burden the health…

Distal Humerus Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation Daphne M. Beingessner David P. Barei INTRODUCTION Intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus in adults are uncommon but complex and challenging injuries. They…

Distal Radius Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation Andrea S. Bauer Jesse B. Jupiter INTRODUCTION Recent epidemiological studies show that the operative treatment of distal radius fractures continues to increase. Koval…

Distal Radius Fractures: External Fixation Neil J. White Melvin P. Rosenwasser INTRODUCTION Despite increased focus on injury prevention, as well as osteoporosis identification and management, distal radius fractures continue to…

Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures: Arthroplasty George J. Haidukewych Benjamin Service INTRODUCTION The number of patients treated for intertrochanteric hip fractures continues to increase and represents a significant financial and societal impact….

Olecranon Fractures: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation James A. Goulet Kagan Ozer INTRODUCTION Fractures of the olecranon constitute approximately 10% of fractures that occur about the elbow. They vary in…

Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Acute Proximal Humerus Fractures Pascal Boileau Adam P. Rumian Xavier Ohl INTRODUCTION Although Neer reported favorable results following hemiarthroplasty for proximal humeral fractures in 1951, a…

Femoral Neck Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation Dean G. Lorich Lionel E. Lazaro Sreevathsa Boraiah INTRODUCTION Approximately 50% of all hip fractures involve the intracapsular femoral neck (1,2). The total…

Humeral Shaft Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation Bruce H. Ziran Navid M. Ziran INTRODUCTION The humerus, like the femur, is a single large tubular bone protected by a large circumferential…