The Femoral Shaft
he 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 loading in…
MUSCULOSKELETAL IMAGING
Musculoskeletal Neoplasms
usculoskeletal 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 placed…
Tibial and Fibular Shafts
hapter 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 fibula with respect…
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…
