14 Amputations
10.1055/b-0040-176955 14 AmputationsKevin Tetsworth and Vaida Glatt Introduction Relative roles of limb salvage and amputation after trauma remain controversial (▶ Fig. 14.1 ). Difficult choice reflects severity of the injury,…
16 Imaging of Orthopaedic Trauma
10.1055/b-0040-176957 16 Imaging of Orthopaedic TraumaKyle M. Schweser and Brett D. Crist Introduction Basic imaging concepts will be reviewed, including when to obtain specific imaging modalities, basic radiation safety, and…
12 Principles of Pediatric Fracture Management
10.1055/b-0040-176953 12 Principles of Pediatric Fracture ManagementGeorge Gantsoudes Introduction Children are not small adults. They have different anatomy (physes, thicker periosteum, etc.), different physiology (faster healing), and have the potential…
15 Rib Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-176956 15 Rib FracturesAaron Nauth Introduction Rib fractures are commonly encountered in polytrauma patients and are often seen in combination with orthopaedic injuries. A wide spectrum of injury can be…
13 Acute Compartment Syndrome
10.1055/b-0040-176954 13 Acute Compartment SyndromeChristopher Doro Introduction Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) remains a clinical emergency that occurs in orthopaedic trauma practice. ACS continues to present orthopaedic surgeons and other clinicians…
11 Pathologic Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-176952 11 Pathologic FracturesJoel M. Post Introduction The incidence of pathologic fractures is rising and patients with metastatic disease are living longer. All orthopaedic surgeons providing trauma call coverage should…
1 Physiology of Fracture Healing
10.1055/b-0040-176942 1 Physiology of Fracture HealingRoman M. Natoli and John J. Callaci Introduction Fracture fixation is an important part of orthopaedic trauma. Understanding the physiology of fracture healing will provide…
8 Biologics
10.1055/b-0040-176949 8 BiologicsJ. Tracy Watson Introduction This chapter reviews stages of fracture healing and the therapeutics that inhibits or augments fracture healing. Multiple adjuvants are clinically available for use. The…
9 Polytrauma
10.1055/b-0040-176950 9 PolytraumaTimothy S. Achor and Krishna Chandra Vemulapalli Introduction Orthopaedic surgeons face numerous challenges when treating multiply injured patients with orthopaedic injuries. The initial evaluation focuses on life and…
7 Nonunion and Malunion
10.1055/b-0040-176948 7 Nonunion and MalunionDavid B. Weiss and Michael M. Hadeed Introduction The goal of orthopaedic fracture care is to treat fractures in a way that minimizes complications while maximizing…
