Humeral Shaft Fractures
umeral shaft fractures account for 3% to 5% of all skeletal fractures. This chapter will focus on fractures of the shaft. Proximal humeral fractures were discussed in Chapter 9….
The Radius and Ulna
his chapter will focus on fractures of the radial and ulnar shafts. Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures will be included. Fractures of the radius and ulna may occur together or…
Imaging Techniques
ppropriate use of imaging techniques is essential for diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up of orthopaedic procedures. Basic techniques will be discussed in this chapter to avoid redundancy in anatomic…
Thigh and Knee
Case 2-01. Scaphoid fracture. Fall on an outstretched hand. PA, oblique, and lateral radiographs of the wrist. There is linear lucency (arrow) through the waist of the scaphoid evident on…
Shoulder and Thorax
Case 2-01. Scaphoid fracture. Fall on an outstretched hand. PA, oblique, and lateral radiographs of the wrist. There is linear lucency (arrow) through the waist of the scaphoid evident on…
Pelvis and Hip
Case 2-01. Scaphoid fracture. Fall on an outstretched hand. PA, oblique, and lateral radiographs of the wrist. There is linear lucency (arrow) through the waist of the scaphoid evident on…
Forearm, Elbow, and Upper Arm
Case 2-01. Scaphoid fracture. Fall on an outstretched hand. PA, oblique, and lateral radiographs of the wrist. There is linear lucency (arrow) through the waist of the scaphoid evident on…
Lower Leg and Ankle
Case 8-01. Tibial shaft fracture. AP radiograph of the leg. There is a transverse fracture of the tibial shaft with a butterfly fragment on the lateral side, indicative of a…
