Indications Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is recommended for the majority of medically stable patients with displaced distal humerus fractures. In selected cases, nonsurgical management or total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) may be preferred. You’re Reading a Preview Become a…
Introduction While rare, fractures of the distal humerus are complex and have always created unique challenges for orthopedic surgeons. Until the second half of the 20th century, most of these fractures could not be reliably fixed and therefore were treated…
Indications Sternoclavicular joint dislocations occur secondary to trauma or develop spontaneously in patients with collagen disorders, such as Ehler-Danlos syndrome. They are anatomically classified as either anterior or posterior, and further classified as acute or chronic. Joint reconstruction is generally…
The structural anatomy of the glenohumeral articulation affords considerable range of motion (ROM) to the shoulder. The osseous and soft tissue structures provide limited yet sufficient static and dynamic restraints to allow significant motion not only for activities of daily…