24 Elbow Dislocation

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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….

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14 Amputations

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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,…

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16 Imaging of Orthopaedic Trauma

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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…

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19 Scapular Fractures

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10.1055/b-0040-176960 19 Scapular FracturesBrian Buck Introduction Scapula fractures comprise approximately 1% of all fractures and 3-5% of upper extremity fractures. 90% of scapula fractures are associated with concomitant injury to…

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18 Clavicle Fractures

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10.1055/b-0040-176959 18 Clavicle FracturesRobert Andrew Ravinsky, David H. Campbell, and Michael D. McKee Introduction The clavicle is one of the most commonly fractured bones, representing up to approximately 5% of…

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12 Principles of Pediatric Fracture Management

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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…

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15 Rib Fractures

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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…

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13 Acute Compartment Syndrome

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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…

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11 Pathologic Fractures

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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…

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1 Physiology of Fracture Healing

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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…

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