Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury & Treatment
The triangular fibrocartilage complex is a set of related structures at the distal ulnar aspect of the wrist.
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Orthofixar Database
Trauma
Topics in orthopedic trauma surgery. Fractures, dislocation and injuries of the upper and lower limbs.
Bennett Fracture Overview
Bennett Fracture is an intraarticular fracture of the base of the thumb metacarpal consisting of a single, variable-sized, volar-ulnar…
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Hip Pointer Injury Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Hip Pointer Injury ,or Iliac Crest Contusion, is a subcutaneous contusion results from a direct impact or collision…
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Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Anatomy
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is a large, strap-like muscle that forms a key landmark in the neck, dividing each…
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Knee Dislocation | Diagnosis & Treatment
Knee dislocation is a relatively rare occurrence, but it can pose a serious threat to the limb due…
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Occipital Condyle Fractures
Occipital condyle fractures should be considered a marker for potentially lethal trauma, with an 11% mortality rate from…
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Hangman’s Fracture
Hangman’s fracture or traumatic spondylolisthesis of C2 is characterized by bilateral fractures of the pars interarticularis with varying…
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Skull Fracture Overview & Treatment
Skull fractures affect the neurocranium, which envelops the brain, and are not classified as maxillofacial skeletal fractures, even…
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Le Fort Fractures
Le Fort Fractures are complex fractures of the midface introduced by René Le Fort who studied cadaver skulls…
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Thoracolumbar Spine Burst Fractures
The mechanism of thoracolumbar spine burst fractures is compression failure of the anterior and middle columns under an…
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Odontoid Fracture
Odontoid fractures constitute 8–18% of all cervical fractures, with neurological deficits occurring in 10–20% of cases.
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Atlas Fracture Overview
Atlas Fracture constitute approximately 7% of cervical spine fractures and are rarely associated with neurological injury.
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