Common Orthopaedic Terminology and General Fixation Devices Appropriate use of terminology is critical when communicating with orthopaedic surgeons. Common definitions, descriptive terms, eponyms, and proper description of common orthopaedic fixation…
The Pelvis and Hips Introduction This chapter will address clinical and imaging aspects of orthopaedic procedures in the pelvis and hips. Pelvic fractures, fracture/dislocations of the hip, intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric…
Soft Tissue Tumors in a Large Referral Population: Prevalence and Distribution of Lesions by Age, Sex, and Location KEY CONCEPTS A correct histologic diagnosis is reached on the basis of…
Musculoskeletal Neoplasms Musculoskeletal neoplasms are treated with surgical excision, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and combination therapeutic approaches. This chapter will focus on orthopaedic approaches to treatment of neoplasms. Emphasis will be…
Origin and Classification of Soft Tissue Tumors Soft tissue sarcomas, unlike benign soft tissue lesions, are relatively uncommon and are estimated to represent about 1% of all malignant tumors (1,…
Humeral Shaft Fractures Humeral 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…
The Radius and Ulna This 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…
The Femoral Shaft The femur is the longest, largest, and strongest osseous structure in the body. Because of its length, width, and weight-bearing role, it must tolerate extremes of axial…
Tibial and Fibular Shafts Chapter 6 included proximal tibial fractures. Chapter 8 will review distal fractures about the ankle. This chapter will focus on the shaft of the tibia and…
