Boxer’s Fracture: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A Boxer’s fracture refers to a fracture of the neck of the fifth metacarpal, typically caused by axial…
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Trauma
Topics in orthopedic trauma surgery. Fractures, dislocation and injuries of the upper and lower limbs.
Lunotriquetral Dissociation
Lunotriquetral dissociation (LT dissociation) is a significant but often underdiagnosed cause of ulnar-sided wrist pain. As part of…
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Scapholunate Dissociation
Scapholunate dissociation (SLD) is the most common and clinically significant ligament injury of the wrist. Often described as…
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Perilunate Dislocations
Perilunate dislocations are among the most severe and commonly missed injuries of the wrist. These high-energy injuries disrupt…
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Capitate Fractures: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Capitate fractures are among the rarest injuries of the carpal bones, largely due to the capitate’s protected central…
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Trapezoid Fractures
Trapezoid fractures are among the rarest injuries of the wrist, yet they require careful recognition and management to…
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Trapezium Fracture
Trapezium fractures are relatively uncommon, accounting for approximately 3% to 5% of all carpal bone fractures. Despite their…
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Pisiform Fracture Overview
A pisiform fracture is an uncommon injury of the wrist that is frequently overlooked due to its subtle…
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Triquetrum Fracture
A fracture of the Triquetrum bone is the second most common carpal injury after the Scaphoid bone. Despite…
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Lunate Fractures
Lunate fractures are uncommon but clinically significant wrist injuries that require a high index of suspicion for accurate…
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Scaphoid Fractures Overview
Scaphoid fractures are among the most common wrist injuries encountered in emergency and outpatient settings, accounting for 50%…
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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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