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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Trauma
Topics in orthopedic trauma surgery. Fractures, dislocation and injuries of the upper and lower limbs.
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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Femoral Neck Fractures Overview
Femoral neck fractures are a subset of intracapsular hip fractures and represent a major clinical problem, particularly in…
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Femoral Head Fracture: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
A femoral head fracture is a rare but severe orthopedic injury involving the articular surface of the femoral…
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Adult Hip Dislocations: Causes, Symptoms, Emergency Treatment
A hip dislocation is a serious orthopedic emergency in which the femoral head is displaced from the acetabulum…
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Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Dislocations
A proximal interphalangeal joint dislocation occurs when the middle joint of a finger is forced out of its…
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Skier’s Thumb – UCL Injury
Skier’s thumb is an acute injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal…
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Jersey Finger: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Jersey finger is a serious hand injury defined as an avulsion of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon…
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Mallet Finger: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Mallet finger is a common hand injury characterized by the inability to actively extend the distal interphalangeal (DIP)…
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Rolando Fracture Overview
A Rolando fracture is a comminuted intra-articular fracture at the base of the first metacarpal (thumb). It typically…
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