Ankle Syndesmosis Injury: Diagnosis, Imaging & Treatment
An Ankle Syndesmosis Injury, commonly called a high ankle sprain, involves injury to the distal tibiofibular syndesmotic ligaments…
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Topics in orthopedic trauma surgery. Fractures, dislocation and injuries of the upper and lower limbs.
Tillaux-Chaput Fracture: Diagnosis, Classification, and Treatment
A Tillaux-Chaput fracture is an avulsion fracture involving the anterolateral distal tibia at the attachment of the anterior…
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Ankle Fractures: Classification, Diagnosis & Treatment
Ankle fractures are among the most common lower-extremity injuries encountered in orthopedic and emergency practice. They range from…
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Tibia Fracture: Symptoms, Classification, Treatment
A tibia fracture is the most common long bone fracture, with an incidence of approximately 26 diaphyseal fractures…
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Tibial Plateau Fracture
Tibial plateau fractures make up 1% of all fracture types. Among these fractures, bicondylar fractures make up 10–30%,…
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Patellar Tendon Rupture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Patellar tendon rupture is a disabling injury that disrupts the knee’s extensor mechanism, resulting in loss of active…
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Patellar Dislocation: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Traumatic Patellar dislocation is more common in women owing to physiological laxity and in patients with connective tissue…
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Patellar Fractures | Broken Kneecap
Patellar fractures represent approximately 1% of all skeletal injuries and are frequently observed within the age range of…
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Femoral Shaft Fracture: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
A femoral shaft fracture is a serious orthopedic injury involving the diaphysis of the femur—the longest and strongest…
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Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures
Subtrochanteric femur fractures account for 10–30% of all hip fractures and can occur across all age groups. The…
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Greater Trochanteric Fractures
Greater trochanteric fractures are relatively rare injuries, typically affecting older adults. They involve the bony prominence of the…
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Hip Intertrochanteric Fractures
Intertrochanteric fractures are extracapsular fractures of the proximal femur occurring between the greater and lesser trochanters. These injuries…
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