Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures
Pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures are the most common elbow fractures in children and represent an orthopedic emergency because…
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Acromial Fractures: Diagnosis, Classification & Treatment
Acromial fractures are rare shoulder injuries involving the acromion process of the scapula. These fractures are commonly associated…
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The 5 Salter Harris Fracture Types: Pediatric Physeal Injuries
A Salter Harris fracture is a pediatric fracture involving the physis (growth plate) of an immature skeleton. These…
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Sesamoid Fracture (broken sesamoid)
Sesamoid fractures are injuries involving the small sesamoid bones located beneath the head of the first metatarsal at…
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Turf Toe Injury
Turf toe is a common sports injury that refers to a sprain of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint…
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5th Metatarsal Base Fractures: Classification, Diagnosis & Treatment
A 5th metatarsal base fracture is a break occurring at the proximal portion of the fifth metatarsal bone…
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Lisfranc Fracture & Injury
Lisfranc Fracture and/or dislocation is an injury characterized by disruption between the medial cuneiform and base of the 2nd…
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Cuboid Fractures: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Cuboid fractures are relatively uncommon injuries of the lateral midfoot but can have significant functional consequences if missed…
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Navicular Stress Fracture: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Imaging & Treatment
Navicular stress fracture is a high-risk overuse injury of the midfoot that commonly affects athletes involved in running,…
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Talar Fractures: Classification, Diagnosis & Treatment
Talar fractures are the second most common tarsal bone fractures and account for approximately 0.1–0.85% of all fractures,…
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Calcaneus Fracture: Symptoms, Classification, Imaging & Treatment
A calcaneus fracture is a fracture of the heel bone (os calcis) and represents the most common fracture…
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Peroneal Subluxation: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Classification & Treatment
Peroneal tendon subluxation and dislocation are uncommon but important causes of persistent lateral ankle pain, particularly in athletes…
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