External Fixation of the Tibia
External Fixation of the Tibia J. Tracy Watson DEFINITION Indications for external fixation of the tibial shaft in trauma applications include the treatment of open fractures with extensive soft tissue…
Fixation of Posterior Plateau Fractures via Posterior Approaches
Fixation of Posterior Plateau Fractures via Posterior Approaches Erik Noble Kubiak DEFINITION A direct approach with the patient in a prone position to the posterior aspect of the tibial plateau…
Intramedullary Nailing of Metaphyseal Proximal and Distal Fractures
Intramedullary Nailing of Metaphyseal Proximal and Distal Fractures Robert Ostrum Michael Quackenbush DEFINITION A fracture of the proximal or distal tibial metaphysis can occur from a variety of high- and…
Open Achilles Tendon Repair
Open Achilles Tendon Repair Sameh A. Labib DEFINITION The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body and is the primary plantarflexor of the ankle joint.16 Sudden stretch of…
Fasciotomy of the Leg for Acute Compartment Syndrom.
Fasciotomy of the Leg for Acute Compartment Syndrom. George Partal Andrew Furey Robert V. O’Toole DEFINITION Compartment syndrome remains one of the most devastating orthopaedic conditions if not treated appropriately….
Lateral Tibial Plateau Fractures
Lateral Tibial Plateau Fractures Philipp Kobbe Hans Christoph Pape DEFINITION Tibial plateau fractures are intra-articular fractures that may result in a malalignment of the articular surface and bear the risk…
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Patella
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Patella Samir Mehta DEFINITION The patella, the largest sesamoid bone, is an essential component for knee extension (in conjunction with the patellar and…
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Bicondylar Plateau Fractures
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Bicondylar Plateau Fractures William M. Ricci DEFINITION Bicondylar tibial plateau fractures involve both medial and lateral tibia plateaus. Schatzker type V and type VI…
Open Reduction Internal Fixation of the Sacroiliac Joint and Sacrum
Open Reduction Internal Fixation of the Sacroiliac Joint and Sacrum Henry Claude Sagi DEFINITION Pelvic fractures are serious injuries associated with a diverse assortment of morbidities and mortality rates ranging…
Cephalomedullary Nailing of the Proximal Femur
Cephalomedullary Nailing of the Proximal Femur Thomas A. Russell DEFINITION Fractures of the proximal femur are usually grouped into four major types reflecting differences in the anatomic and physiologic character…
