Thoracolumbar Fractures
Classification Andrei F. Joaquim Alpesh A. Patel Introduction The thoracolumbar spine represents the most common site of fractures in the spine. It is comprised of injuries to the thoracic spine (T1-T10), thoracolumbar…
Trauma to the Adult Elbow and Fractures of the Distal Humerus
Trauma to the Adult Elbow Julie E. Adams Scott P. Steinmann Introduction: Scope and Purpose The elbow functions to facilitate positioning of the hand in space; it serves as a mechanical lever…
Fractures of the Distal Radius
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Periprosthetic Fractures of the Lower Extremity
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Malunions and Nonunions about the Knee
Introduction The diagnosis and treatment of a malunion or nonunion about the knee should be approached systematically. A malunion is defined as a fully healed fracture resulting in a deformity…
Limb Salvage and Reconstruction
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Fractures and Dislocations of the Clavicle
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Patella Fractures and Extensor Mechanism Injuries
The principal function of the extensor mechanism of the knee is to maintain the erect position. Ambulation, rising from a chair, and ascending or descending stairs are examples of this…
Imaging of Spinal Trauma
Introduction The imaging assessment of trauma patients has undergone a transformation over the past decade secondary to the development of multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT), allowing faster image acquisition and the…
Posttraumatic Reconstruction of the Hip Joint
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