of the Distal Femur, Knee, Tibia, and Fibula
Fig. 23.1 (a, b) X-rays of a closed low Y-type intra-articular distal femur fracture. (c, d) ORIF by reestablishing the condyles with two compression screws and gentle insertion of a…
Plastic Surgery for Orthopedic Surgeons
Fig. 14.1 The operator is holding a Humby knife at a 45° angle while taking the STSG. A broad sterile wooden board puts pressure on and flattens the skin ahead…
43. Amputations
Fig. 43.1 (a) AKA with a draining sinus and distal sequestrum, probably from excessive stripping of periosteum. (b) The sequestered specimen was loose and easily removed. The stump was debrided,…
of the Pelvis and Acetabulum
Fig. 21.1 (a) X-ray showing disruption of R hemipelvis at symphysis and R SI joint. (b) Cystogram showing extravasation of dye through tear in the urethra If a urethral tear…
and Soft Tissue Tumors
1. Patient age 0–5 years Benign Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), osteomyelitis Malignant Fibrosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, neuroblastoma, leukemia 5–10 years Unicameral bone cyst (UBC), aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC), non-ossifying fibroma, fibrous dysplasia, osteoid…
Septic Arthritis in Children
Fig. 30.1 (a) X-rays and (b) appearance of a child who presented with the residua of ankle septic arthritis and osteomyelitis. (c) A plantigrade foot was salvaged by fusing the…
Diseases and Orthopedics
Fig. 11.1 (a) Gas gangrene involving the entire lower extremity of the young male patient who died of sepsis shortly after hip disarticulation. (b) X-rays show gas in the soft…
of the Hip and Femoral Shaft
Fig. 22.1 (a) AP x-ray of a posterior dislocation of the left hip with fracture of the posterior wall. (b) Postreduction x-rays show concentric reduction of femoral head, but the…
of the Elbow and Forearm
Fig. 19.1 (a) X-rays of an open posteromedial elbow dislocation. (b) The exposed median nerve tented over the trochlea Physical therapy will improve the final results, but many patients either…
of the Hand and Wrist
Fig. 20.1 Useful active or passive exercises to teach a patient and his family after hand or wrist injury for ROM and edema reduction. (a) Fully extend MP and IP…
