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Internal fixation is appropriate for most intertrochanteric femoral fractures. Optimal fixation is based on the stability of the fracture. The mainstay of treatment of intertrochanteric fractures is fixation with a screw-side plate device or intramedullary device. Patient positioning Place the…
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Locked intramedullary nailing is currently considered the treatment of choice for most tibial shaft fractures and is especially useful for segmental and bilateral tibial fractures. Fracture table If a fracture table is used, place a calcaneal traction pin before positioning.…
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Andrews et al. technique The goal of this procedure is to reconstruct the anterior bundle of the ulnar collateral ligament. Preoperatively, the presence or absence of the palmaris longus tendon should be documented. Alternative sources of tendon graft include the…
Proximal biceps tendon ruptures are most common in individuals 40 to 60 years of age and often are due to impingement or chronic microtrauma on the tendon. These injuries also may occur in younger individuals during heavy weightlifting or other…