Full Description
Surgical strategies for complex problems in upper extremity trauma Written by leading trauma surgeons, Solutions for Complex Upper Extremity Trauma is a state-of-the-art reference for current best practices for managing acute and chronic trauma and reconstructive problems post-trauma in the upper extremity. Chapters are arranged according to the anatomic location of the problem, progressing from the shoulder girdle down to the forearm. Each chapter presents authoritative coverage of anatomy, etiology, nonoperative treatments, surgical techniques, rehabilitation, and outcomes. Ideal as both a textbook and a review prior to surgery, this book provides all the essential information for successful patient care. Highlights: * Clinical insights from internationally recognized authorities in the field * Comprehensive coverage of both acute and chronic situations * Recommendations for handling special situations, including history of prior surgeries and bone loss, and other comorbidities, such as osteopenia and rheumatoid arthritis * Guidelines for managing complications, such as infection, instability, stiffness, and neurologic symptoms * More than 250 high-quality photographs and drawings that demonstrate technical concepts and key points This unique book, complete with expert insights and focused, in-depth coverage of trauma to the upper extremity, is ideal for orthopedic and trauma surgeons at all levels of experience, residents, and fellows.
Contents
1. Operative Treatment of Fractures of the Clavicle -- Hartmann/Resch 2. Operative Treatment of Nonunions of the Clavicle -- Marti/Kloen 3. Treatment of Glenoid Fractures and Injuries to the Superior -- Gardner/Kelly/Lorich 4. Treatment of Isolated Tuberosity Fractures -- Cordasco/Rudzki 5. Percutaneous Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures -- Acousti/Flatow 6. Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Proximal Humeral -- Sudkamp/Strohm 7. Proximal Humerus Malunions -- Dines J/Craig/Dines 8. Operative Treatment of Proximal Humeral Non-Unions -- Marti/van der Werken 9. Arthroplasty for Proximal Humeral Fractures -- Dines/Warren 10. Nonunions of the Humeral Shaft -- Issack/Lauerman/Helfet 11. Complex Fractures of the Distal Humerus -- Jupiter 12. Fractures About the Elbow in the Elderly: Open Reduction and... -- Veillette/McKee 13. Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Distal Humerus Fractures -- Abboud/Ramsey 14. Acute Fracture-Dislocations About the Elbow -- Veillette/McKee 15. Reconstruction of Post-Traumatic Stiffness and Instability -- Ring/Fernandez 16. Nonunions of the Distal Humerus -- Kloen/Helfet 17. Nonunions and Malunions of Monteggia Fracture Dislocations -- Kloen/Ring 18. Nonunions, Malunions, and Synostosis of Forearm Fractures -- Fernandez/Nagy
