SHOULDER AND ELBOW
DEFINITION Nonarticular scapular fractures include fractures of the glenoid neck, scapular spine and body, ac…
DEFINITION Simple elbow dislocation is a dislocation of the ulnohumeral joint without concomitant fracture. C…
DEFINITION Humeral shaft fractures, which account for about 3% of adult fractures, usually result from a dire…
SHOULDER APPROACHES Luke S. Austin Joseph A. Abboud Matthew L. Ramsey Gerald R. Williams, Jr. ANTERIOR APPROA…
DEFINITION Radial head and neck fractures are the most common elbow fractures in adults representing 33% of e…
DEFINITION Glenohumeral arthritis is characterized by loss of articular cartilage and varying degrees of soft…
DEFINITION Pectoralis major ruptures are injuries to the one of the largest and strongest muscles of the shou…
DEFINITIONS Latissimus dorsi transfer (with or without concomitant teres minor transfer) can be used in prope…
Anatomy and Approaches Anatomy of the Shoulder and Elbow Anatomy and Approaches OVERVIEW OF SHOULDER AND ELBO…
DEFINITION Proximal humerus fractures are defined as those of the proximal portion of the humerus involving t…
DEFINITION The glenohumeral joint is one of the most commonly dislocated joints in the body. With anterior di…
DEFINITION Proximal humerus fractures involve isolated or combined injuries to the greater tuberosity, lesser…
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