TRAUMA
DEFINITION Pelvic instability is defined as inability of the pelvis to assume physiologic loads without displ…
DEFINITION This injury was initially reported by Giovanni Monteggia in 1814 as a fracture of the ulna associa…
DEFINITION Proximal humerus fractures involve isolated or combined injuries to the greater tuberosity, lesser…
DEFINITION Radial head fractures are the most common fracture of the elbow and usually can be managed either …
DEFINITION A bimodal age distribution exists for patients with distal radius fractures (ie, young adults vs. …
PATIENT HISTORY AND PHYSICAL FINDINGS Distal humerus fractures occur in two age groups: Younger patients who …
DEFINITION Diaphyseal forearm fractures include isolated or combined radial and ulnar fractures (“both-bone f…
DEFINITION Nonarticular scapular fractures include fractures of the glenoid neck, scapular spine and body, ac…
DEFINITION Intramedullary nailing techniques are typically used for closed and open displaced diaphyseal tibi…
DEFINITION Distal radius fractures are defined by their involvement of the metaphysis of the distal radius. T…
DEFINITION Pelvic fractures are serious injuries associated with a diverse assortment of morbidities and mort…
DEFINITION Distal radius fractures typically originate in the radial metaphysis and occasionally enter the ra…
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