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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Trauma
Topics in orthopedic trauma surgery. Fractures, dislocation and injuries of the upper and lower limbs.
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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Gunshot Wounds: Ballistics, Pathophysiology, and Management
Gunshot wounds (GSWs) represent complex traumatic injuries with highly variable clinical presentations. Their severity depends on ballistic characteristics,…
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Tscherne Classification of Soft Tissue Injury
The Tscherne classification is a widely used orthopedic system for grading soft tissue injury associated with fractures, particularly…
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Gustilo-Anderson Classification
The Gustilo-Anderson classification remains the most widely used system for categorizing open fractures based on wound size, soft…
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Open Fractures: Comprehensive Clinical Guide
An open fracture is an osseous injury in which a break in the skin and underlying soft tissue…
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Elbow Dislocation: Causes, Signs & Treatment
Elbow dislocation accounts for 25% of elbow injuries, mostly occurs in adolescent population as a result of a…
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