Galeazzi Fracture: Definition, Diagnosis & Treatment
A Galeazzi fracture is a distinctive forearm injury characterized by a fracture of the distal or middle third…
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Trauma
Topics in orthopedic trauma surgery. Fractures, dislocation and injuries of the upper and lower limbs.
Monteggia Fracture
A Monteggia fracture is defined as a fracture of the proximal ulna associated with dislocation of the radial…
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Essex-Lopresti Injury
The Essex-Lopresti injury (ELI) is a severe and often underdiagnosed forearm injury characterized by a triad of: Radial…
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Radial Head Fractures: A Comprehensive Clinical Overview
Radial head fractures are among the most common elbow injuries encountered in clinical practice. Proper diagnosis and management…
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Elbow Terrible Triad Injury
The terrible triad injury of the elbow is a severe and unstable fracture–dislocation pattern consisting of three key…
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Humeral Shaft Fractures
Humeral shaft fractures are relatively common injuries (account for 3–5% of all fractures occurring in the human body)
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Luxatio Erecta (Inferior Shoulder Dislocation)
Luxatio erecta, also known as inferior glenohumeral dislocation, is a very rare form of shoulder dislocation. Although uncommon,…
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Posterior Shoulder Dislocations
Posterior Glenohumeral Dislocation is an uncommon but clinically important shoulder injury. Despite its rarity, it carries a high…
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Anterior Glenohumeral Dislocation
Anterior glenohumeral dislocation is the most common type of shoulder dislocation, accounting for approximately 96% of all cases.…
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Rib Fractures
Rib fractures are the most common thoracic injury encountered in trauma care. They range from simple, isolated fractures…
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Scapulothoracic Dissociation
Scapulothoracic dissociation is a rare but devastating traumatic injury characterized by disruption of the scapula from the posterior…
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Scapula Fractures: A Comprehensive Clinical Overview
Scapula fractures are uncommon but clinically significant injuries, typically associated with high-energy trauma and a high incidence of…
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