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Orthopedic MD Oral Examination:Management of Proximal Humerus Fracture

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Orthopedic MD Oral Examination: Diagnosis and Management of Humeral Shaft Fractures

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Minimally Invasive Anterolateral Approach to the Proximal Humerus: A Step-by-Step Guide

This article provides a detailed step-by-step guide to the minimally invasive anterolateral approach to the proximal humerus. The approach is used for the insertion of intramedullary nails for the treatment of acute humeral shaft fractures, pathologic humeral shaft fractures, and delayed union and

HUMERAL SHAFT FRACTURES

HUMERAL SHAFT FRACTURES         EPIDEMIOLOGY It is a common injury, representing 3% to 5% of all fractures. Incidence is 14.5 per 100,000 per year. Two percent to 10% are open fractures. Sixty percent involve middle third,

Intraoperative Imaging

INTRAOPERATIVE PATIENT POSITIONING AND FLUOROSCOPY FOR FRACTURE SURGERY: A SUGGESTED GUIDE TO OBTAINING THE QUALITY IMAGES         Optimal patient position and placement of the image intensifier aids the surgeon in obtaining accurate, real-time radiographs during

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(OBQ14.208) When treating a proximal tibia fracture, the surgeon decides to (1) use blocking screws in the proximal fragment, and (2) pick the intramedullary nail based on the location of the Herzog curve. Which of the following combinations will best prevent the classic deformity associated with

Intramedullary Fixation of Humeral Shaft Fractures

r       DEFINITION Incidence: 3% to 5% of all fractures12 The AO/ASIF classification of humeral shaft fractures is based on increasing fracture comminution and is divided into three types according to the contact between the two

Plate Fixation of Humeral Shaft Fractures

DEFINITION Humeral shaft fractures, which account for about 3% of adult fractures, usually result from a direct blow or indirect twisting injury to the brachium. These injuries are most commonly treated nonoperatively with a prefabricated fracture brace. The humerus is the most freely movable

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SHOULDER APPROACHES Luke S. Austin Joseph A. Abboud Matthew L. Ramsey Gerald R. Williams, Jr. ANTERIOR APPROACH TO THE SHOULDER Indications Surgical stabilization for recurrent dislocations Subscapularis repair and biceps tenodesis Shoulder arthroplasty Fracture

Intramedullary Fixation of Humeral Shaft Fractures

Plate Fixation of Humeral Shaft Fractures

Tendon Transfers for Radial Nerve Palsy

    DEFINITION Radial nerve palsy that is distal to the triceps innervation affects the forearm musculature. A lesion that does not recover results in predictable wrist, finger, and thumb extensor deficits.     ANATOMY   The brachioradialis (BR) and

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APPROACHES TO THE HUMERUS    Two   The Humerus       Anterior Approach to the Humeral Shaft Minimally Invasive Anterior Approach to the Humeral Shaft Posterior Approach to the Humerus Anterolateral Approach to

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(OBQ04.118) What muscles are responsible for the most common deformity after antegrade intramedullary nailing for a subtrochanteric femur fracture?           Hip

Plate Fixation of Humeral Shaft Fractures

Chapter 17 Plate Fixation of Humeral Shaft Fractures   Matthew J. Garberina Charles L. Getz     DEFINITION Humeral shaft fractures, which account for about 3% of adult fractures, usually result from a direct blow or indirect twisting injury to the

Humeral Shaft Fracture Stabilization with Elastic Nails

Chapter 16 Humeral Shaft Fracture Stabilization with Elastic Nails   Nathan W. Skelley J. Eric Gordon     DEFINITION Humeral shaft fractures comprise approximately 2.5% of all traumatic fractures in children.11 Nearly all humeral diaphyseal fractures in

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ORTHOPEDIC MCQS ONLINE 20 OB TRAUMA 1D   fractures is associated with decreased shoulder strength and increased nonunion rates. Risk factors for non-union in non-operative management of midshaft clavicle fractures include advanced age, female gender, displacement and comminution. Open

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ORTHOPEDIC MCQS 20 TRAUMA 1A     What percentage of patients will complain of knee pain at the time of union of a tibial shaft fracture treated with a reamed intramedullary nail? 1. <10% 2. 10-33% 3. 33-50% 4. 50-75% 5. >75%   Correct

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Orthopedic MCQS online Trauma 0018 AAOS TRAUMA self Assessment 2018     Question 1 of 100 A 32-year-old man has a closed mid-shaft spiral humeral fracture after a fall. After a discussion of his treatment options, he wants to proceed with surgical management. When

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Figures 1 and 2 show the current radiographs of a 25-year-old skier who presents 2 weeks after undergoing open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a right elbow fracture dislocation. On examination, he has a well-healed posterior incision without any signs of infection. He

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SHOULDER AND ELBOW MCQS FREE  2021 1- Figures 1 and 2 show the current radiographs of a 25-year-old skier who presents 2  weeks after undergoing open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a right elbow fracture dislocation. On examination, he has a well-healed posterior

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Minimally Invasive Anterolateral Approach to the Proximal Humerus

Minimally Invasive Anterolateral Approach to the Proximal Humerus The minimally invasive approach to the proximal humerus is used for the insertion of intramedullary nails for the treatment of the following: 1.   Acute humeral shaft fractures 2.   Pathologic