10.1055/b-0040-176969 28 Distal Radius and Galeazzi FracturesNicholas E. Crosby and Jue Cao Introduction Distal radius fractures are common orthopaedic conditions and these represent a large percentage of injuries treated in…
10.1055/b-0040-176968 27 Radius and Ulna Shaft FracturesRobert J. Wetzel Introduction Fractures of the shaft of the radius and ulna (both bone forearm fractures) often occur from high-energy trauma, axial load…
10.1055/b-0040-176966 25 Olecranon and Monteggia FracturesEdward A. Perez and Eric A. Barcak Introduction Fractures of the olecranon occur commonly in both young and elderly patients. This chapter will review important…
10.1055/b-0040-176967 26 Radial Head and Neck FracturesStephen Matthew Quinnan, Nikola Lekic, and Steven P. Kalandiak Introduction Radial head and neck fractures are the most common elbow fractures (33%) with an…
10.1055/b-0040-176970 29 Hand Fractures and DislocationDavid Ring and Claire B. Ryan Introduction One-third of all injuries involve the upper extremity. Phalangeal and metacarpal fractures comprise a significant portion of upper…
10.1055/b-0040-176964 23 Distal Humerus FracturesJohn Michael Yingling, Richard S. Yoon, and Frank A. Liporace Introduction Distal humerus fractures comprise 7% of all fractures and 30% of all elbow fractures. Approximately…
10.1055/b-0040-176958 17 Sternoclavicular and Acromioclavicular DislocationsRaymond Pensy Introduction Sternoclavicular (SC) Dislocations Dislocations of the SC joint are uncommon injuries which can result in significant complications. These injuries cross a wide…
10.1055/b-0040-176961 20 Shoulder DislocationScott R. Bassuener Introduction The glenohumeral joint of the shoulder has minimal anatomic constraint and a high degree of mobility. It is the most commonly dislocated large…
10.1055/b-0040-176963 22 Humeral Shaft FracturesLisa K. Cannada and Ugochi Okoroafor Introduction Humeral shaft fractures comprise approximately 3% of extremity fractures and 20% of humerus fractures. This chapter will explore the…
10.1055/b-0040-176965 24 Elbow DislocationJodi Siegel Introduction Simple elbow dislocations involve dislocation of the ulnohumeral and radiocapitellar joints with no associated fractures. The elbow joint is typically stable after closed reduction….
