10.1055/b-0040-176971 30 Pelvic Ring InjuriesRaymond D. Wright, Jr. and Brandon R. Scott Introduction The successful management of pelvic ring injuries requires understanding of complex pelvic anatomy, determinants of stability, mechanism…
10.1055/b-0040-176974 33 Femoral Neck and Head FracturesThuan V. Ly and Christopher B. Sugalski Introduction Femoral head fractures are often associated with posterior hip dislocation. Anatomic reduction and restoration of the…
10.1055/b-0040-176991 50 Thoracolumbar Spine TraumaJoseph P. Gjolaj and Alexander Ghasem Introduction Trauma to the thoracic and lumbar spine mechanistically falls on a continuum. Current treatment algorithms for thoracolumbar spinal trauma…
10.1055/b-0040-176982 41 Tibia and Fibula Shaft FracturesJonah Hebert-Davies and Conor P. Kleweno Introduction The tibia is the most commonly fractured long bone. Tibial fractures can result either from direct, high-energy…
10.1055/b-0040-176983 42 Pilon FracturesJonah Hebert-Davies and Reza Firoozabadi Introduction Pilon fractures are routinely due to high-energy mechanisms secondary to axial loading of the talus into the tibial plafond. They had…
10.1055/b-0040-176981 40 Tibial Plateau FracturesCamden Burns and Stephen Oleszkiewicz Introduction Tibial plateau fractures account for approximately 1% of all fractures with a frequency similar to the calcaneus and humeral shaft….
10.1055/b-0040-176976 35 Femoral Shaft FracturesMarcus F. Sciadini and Christopher Lee Introduction Major injuries are commonly the result of high-energy mechanisms. They are often associated with life-threatening conditions. Reported incidence of…
10.1055/b-0040-176972 31 Acetabular FracturesGreg E. Gaski Introduction Acetabular fractures are complex injuries that require a thorough understanding of pelvic anatomy, underlying fracture pattern, and host factors. Radiographic classification aids in…
10.1055/b-0040-176978 37 Knee DislocationMichael G. Baraga, Hayley E. Ennis, and Dylan N. Greif Introduction A knee dislocation is the disruption of the tibiofemoral articulation. An acute knee dislocation is an…
10.1055/b-0040-176979 38 Patella FracturesBenjamin M. Wheatley and Jean-Claude G. D’Alleyrand Introduction The patella serves a critical role in the function of the extensor mechanism by increasing its moment arm. Functioning…
