Occipitocervical Dissociation
Occipitocervical Dissociation, also known as craniovertebral dissociations, are high-energy injuries resulting from a combination of hyperextension, distraction and…
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Orthofixar Database
Trauma
Topics in orthopedic trauma surgery. Fractures, dislocation and injuries of the upper and lower limbs.
Sacroiliac Joint Dislocation
Sacroiliac Joint Dislocation occurs as a result of an anteriorly or posteriorly directed force to the pelvis associated…
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Acetabulum Fracture
Acetabulum Fractures generally are caused by high-energy trauma, and associated injuries are frequent.
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Sesamoid Fracture (broken sesamoid)
Sesamoid fractures are seen in ballet dancers and runners secondary to repetitive hyperextension at the MTP joints.
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5th Metatarsal Fracture
5th Metatarsal Fracture is a common injury that tends to nonunion due to tenuous blood supply. It was first…
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Lisfranc Fracture
Lisfranc Fracture and/or dislocation is an injury characterized by disruption between the medial cuneiform and base of the 2nd…
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Calcaneus Fracture (Heel Fracture)
About 60–75% of Calcaneus fractures are intra-articular and bilateral calcaneal fractures are present in 5–10% of cases.
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Talar Fractures & Dislocation
Talar bone fracture are classified according to the anatomic location as lateral process, posterior process, talar head, talar…
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Skeletal Traction Types & Indications
Skeletal Traction is a temporary treatment method used in emergency department in some type of lower extremity fractures.
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Femoral Stress Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture typically occurs on the superior side (tension-side fractures) or the inferior side (compression side fractures)…
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Pilon Fracture | Tibial Plafond Fracture
The terms pilon fracture and tibial plafond fracture or distal tibial explosion fracture have all been used to…
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Tibia Fractures
The tibia fracture is the most common long bone fracture with an approximate incidence of 26 diaphyseal fractures…
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