10.1055/b-0034-85597 3.5 Distal humeral fractures Introduction Case Intraarticular distal humeral fracture (13–C2): stabilization with 4.0 mm cancellous bone screws and two reconstruction plates 3.5 Author Bruce Twaddle 3.5 Distal humeral…
10.1055/b-0034-85599 3.7 Forearm shaft fractures Introduction Case Radius and ulna fracture (22-A3): stabilization with LC-DCP 3.5 Author Mariusz Bonczar 3.7 Forearm shaft fractures Case Simple fracture of both bones fixed…
10.1055/b-0034-85594 3.2 Clavicular fractures Introduction Case Clavicular fracture (15–B1): stabilization with reconstruction plate 3.5 Author Peter Campbell 3.2 Clavicular fractures Case Diaphyseal wedge fracture of the clavicula Introduction Fractures of…
10.1055/b-0034-85580 2.4 Instrumentation (2.4.1 – 2.4.3) Spectrum of stability Piet de Boer How to achieve absolute stability How to achieve relative stability Locked internal fixators (LCPs fixed with locking head…
10.1055/b-0034-85581 2.4 Instrumentation(2.4.4 – 2.4.6) 2.4.4 Tension band techniques Matthew Porteous Using the tension band principle to achieve absolute stability is a concept that may be difficult to understand. The…
10.1055/b-0034-85587 2.10 Reduction techniques Definition of fracture reduction Direct reduction Indirect reduction Conclusion Further reading Author Paul Szypryt 2.10 Reduction techniques 2.10.1 Definition of fracture reduction Fracture reduction is the…
10.1055/b-0034-85577 2.1 Fracture issues Basic principles of fracture management Why fix fractures? How do fractures heal? Further reading Author Christopher G Moran 2.1 Fracture issues 2.1.1 Basic principles of fracture…
10.1055/b-0034-85578 2.2 Fracture classification Principles of Müller AO/OTA Classification of Fractures-Long Bones Describing fracture morphology Conclusion Classification terminology Further reading Author James Kellam 2.2 Fracture classification Fracture classifications have multiple…
10.1055/b-0034-85579 2.3 Soft-tissue injuries Introduction Soft-tissue anatomy Classification of soft-tissue injury in closed fractures Soft-tissue handling Open fractures Management of open fractures Compartment syndrome Conclusion Further reading Author David Volgas…
10.1055/b-0034-85585 2.8 Preoperative planning for ORP—the team approach Introduction Why plan? Templating and surgical tactic: simplified “overlay” technique Communication Conclusion Further reading Author Steven Schelkun 2.8 Preoperative planning for ORP—the…
