Pelvic Ring Injuries
10.1055/b-0036-129617 Pelvic Ring Injuries Kyle F. Dickson Pelvic ring disruptions are typically part of a complex set of injuries to both the axial skeleton and the contents of the pelvis,…
Foot Fractures
10.1055/b-0036-129631 Foot Fractures J. Scott Broderick and Timothy G. Weber Complex fractures of the hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot are common in victims of trauma and are increasingly recognized as an…
Patella Fractures and Injuries to the Knee Extensor Mechanism
10.1055/b-0036-129625 Patella Fractures and Injuries to the Knee Extensor Mechanism Samir Mehta Extensor mechanism injuries (including injuries to the quadriceps tendon, the patella, and the patellar tendon) occur frequently and…
Tibial Plateau Fractures
10.1055/b-0036-129627 Tibial Plateau Fractures Brett D. Crist, Steven L. Martin, and James P. Stannard Fractures of the tibial plateau create unique challenges for surgeons due to the complexity of the…
Distal Femur Fractures
10.1055/b-0036-129624 Distal Femur Fractures Philip J. Kregor and Michael P. Zlowodzki The surgical treatment of supracondylar distal femoral fractures with or without intra-articular involvement (Arbeitsgemunshaft für Osteosynthesefragen/Orthopaedic Trauma Association [AO/OTA]…
Hand Fractures and Dislocations
10.1055/b-0036-129616 Hand Fractures and Dislocations Lance M. Brunton, Thomas J. Graham, and James P. Higgins Fractures of the tubular bones of the hand are common because the hand and upper…
Femoral Neck Fractures
10.1055/b-0036-129620 Femoral Neck Fractures Gregory J. Della Rocca Femoral neck fractures represent one of the most common fracture types treated by orthopaedic surgeons. They primarily occur in elderly patients with…
Knee Dislocations and Ligamentous Injuries
10.1055/b-0036-129626 Knee Dislocations and Ligamentous Injuries James P. Stannard and Gregory Carl Fanelli Knee dislocations can be devastating orthopaedic injuries. Knee dislocation is frequently classified as a sports medicine injury….
Distal Radius Fractures
10.1055/b-0036-129614 Distal Radius Fractures John T. Capo, Ben Shamian, Frank A. Liporace, and Richard S. Yoon Epidemiology Distal radius fractures, first described by Abraham Colles1 in 1814, are among the…
Forearm Fractures
10.1055/b-0036-129613 Forearm Fractures Jonathan B. Macknin and Harry A. Hoyen Diaphyseal radius and ulna fractures are common injuries, so the orthopaedic surgeon must have a firm understanding of their evaluation…
