Orthopedic Trauma

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Multiple Trauma: A Complete Guide to Multiple Injury Management

MULTIPLE TRAUMA INTRODUCTION High-velocity trauma is the number one cause of death in the 18- to 44-year-old age group worldwide. The cost …

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Unraveling Extensor Mechanism Injuries: Patella Function & Trauma

PATELLA AND EXTENSOR MECHANISM INJURIES PATELLAR FRACTURES Epidemiology Represent 1% of all skeletal injuries Male-to-female ratio 2:1 Most…

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Heal Your Clavicle Fractures: Expert Guide & Recovery Tips

CLAVICLE FRACTURES EPIDEMIOLOGY Clavicle fractures account for approximately 2.6% of all fractures and for 44% to 66% of fractures about th…

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Mastering Pediatric Fractures and Dislocations: Essential Principles

PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY: GENERAL PRINCIPLES OVERVIEW The development and growth of the skeletal system from gestation to skeletal mat…

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• Pediatric Ankle & Foot Fractures: Understanding Short Leg Walking
• Adolescent Distal Tibial Tillaux & Triplane Fractures: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management
• Children's Wrist and Hand Fractures: What You Need to Know

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Pediatric Hip Fractures: What Every Clinician Must Know

PEDIATRIC HIP PEDIATRIC HIP FRACTURES Epidemiology Hip fractures are rare in children, occurring less than 1% as often as in adults. Anatom…

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Humeral Shaft Fractures: Expert Insights on Diagnosis & Treatment

HUMERAL SHAFT FRACTURES EPIDEMIOLOGY It is a common injury, representing 3% to 5% of all fractures. Incidence is 14.5 per 100,000 per year.…

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CRIF vs ORIF for Hand Fractures: Understanding Your Treatment Options

HAND INJURIES EPIDEMIOLOGY Metacarpal and phalangeal fractures are common, comprising 10% of all fractures; >50% of these are work related.…

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Superior Glenohumeral Dislocation: Epidemiology, Anatomy, and Associated Injuries Guide

Discover the epidemiology, anatomy, and associated injuries of superior glenohumeral dislocations. Learn about this rare, high-energy shoul…

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Understanding Femoral Shaft Fractures: From Epidemiology to Treatment

FEMORAL SHAFT Fractures EPIDEMIOLOGY The highest age- and gender-specific incidences of femoral shaft fracture are seen in males from 15 to…

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AC Joint Injury? Effective Healing with a Clavicle Strap Sling

ACROMIOCLAVICULAR AND STERNOCLAVICULAR JOINT INJURIES ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT INJURY Epidemiology It is most common in the second decade of…

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Glenohumeral Dislocation: Comprehensive Guide to Shoulder Stability

GLENOHUMERAL DISLOCATION EPIDEMIOLOGY The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint of the body, accounting for up to 45% of dis…

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• Dislocated Shoulder Exam: Show Answer Show How to Pass
• SLAP Tears: Your Guide to Diagnosis & Treatment in Elbow Cases
• Anterior Glenohumeral Dislocation: Comprehensive Guide to Epidemiology, Anatomy, & Mechanisms

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Posterior Glenohumeral Dislocation: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management

Master the diagnosis and management of posterior glenohumeral dislocations. Discover why up to 80% of these rare shoulder injuries are init…

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