Completely updated for its Second Edition, this acclaimed Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery volume presents the most advanced, successful surgical techniques for fractures of the upper extremity, lower extremity, pelvis, and acetabulum. [books.google.de]

CASE PRESENTATION A 63-year-old male patient was presented to our trauma surgery department with significant pain in the right acromioclavicular (AC) and sternoclavicular (SC) joints as well as restricted ROM (range of motion) of his right shoulder joint [achot.cz]

Patient and observation A 28-year-old male professional cyclist presented to the emergency department having fallen off his bicycle. On presentation he complained of a painful left shoulder and on inspiration. [panafrican-med-journal.com]

Presentation Baby born by normal delivery presented with tachypnoea and reduced left upper limb movement. Case Discussion Fracture of the left clavicle and rib fractures secondary to birth trauma. [radiopaedia.org]

A high index of suspicion is necessary in infants presenting without any symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This edition's chapters on non-acute disorders include guidelines for primary care physicians on evaluating patients' complaints, planning a cost-effective workup, utilizing physical and occupational therapy, and determining whether orthopaedic subspecialist [books.google.ro]

(See Anatomy, Clinical Presentation, DDx, and Workup.) Historically, clavicle fractures have been considered best treated nonoperatively, with good outcomes. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Make informed clinical choices for each patient, from diagnosis and treatment selection through post-treatment strategies and management of complications, with new evidence-based criteria throughout. [books.google.de]

[…] with nonoperative treatment. 14 – 16 Therefore, although nonoperative treatment is a viable option to treat displaced mid-shaft fractures, operative repair should be considered in patients with multiple risk factors for nonunion, especially significant [aafp.org]

Group I Fractures Nonoperative treatment The focus of treatment of middle third fractures remains nonoperative. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Patients with severe fracture displacement have better outcomes with operative treatment. Midshaft clavicle fracture with superior displacement A fracture of the middle third of the clavicle with complete displacement is shown. [fprmed.com]

Nearly all clavicle fractures in children heal uneventfully with minimal or no treatment. [nursingcenter.com]

The prognosis of nonunion if treated depends on many factors including the age and general health of the patient, the time since the original injury, the number of previous surgeries, smoking history, the patient's ability to cooperate with the treatment [en.wikipedia.org]

Prognosis If managed promptly and correctly, this is excellent. Healing normally takes 6-8 weeks in an adult and 3-4 weeks in a child. [patient.info]

Obstetric shoulder injury: Associated risk factors, prediction and prognosis. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 72 (6), 450-454. [Context Link] Wiesel, B. B., & Getz, C. L. (2006). [nursingcenter.com]

(See Prognosis, Treatment, and Medication.) A posterior view demonstrating a closed clavicle fracture tenting the skin (arrow), which can potentially lead to an open fracture. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Objectives: The objective of this study was to highlight the possible etiological factors and functional implications of coracoclavicular ligament ossification in a man with paraplegia. [nature.com]

Caffey's landmark article of 1946 noted an association between healing long-bone fractures and chronic subdural hematomas in infancy, and it was the first to draw attention to physical abuse as a unifying etiology. [1] In 1962, Caffey and Kempe et al [emedicine.medscape.com]

Although the etiology is indeterminate, some hypothesize that prolonged mechanical ventilation may drive this ossific deposition. Figure 29a. Heterotopic ossification in a patient with a remote history of trauma. [pubs.rsna.org]

Epidemiology and classification. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1998;80:476–84. ... 2. Holbrook TL. The Frequency of Occurrence, Impact, and Cost of Selected Musculoskeletal Conditions in the United States. [aafp.org]

Introduction Description a medial clavicle physeal injury is a rare injury to the medial physis of the clavicle in children. also known as pseudodislocation of the sternoclavicular joint usually treated conservatively Epidemiology rare injury Pathophysiology [orthobullets.com]

Epidemiology This is one of the most common acute shoulder injuries. It accounts for 2-5% of adult fractures. [ 1, 2 ] It is more common in children. It is the most common of all paediatric fractures. [patient.info]

Fractures of the clavicle in the adult: epidemiology and classification. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1998; 80(3):476–484. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.80B3.8079 [CrossRef] Postacchini F, Gumina S, De Santis P, Albo F. Epidemiology of clavicle fractures. [healio.com]

Google Scholar Postacchini F, Gumina S, De Santis P, Albo F: Epidemiology of clavicle fractures. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2002, 11: 452-6. 10.1067/mse.2002.126613. [wjes.biomedcentral.com]

Introduction Description a medial clavicle physeal injury is a rare injury to the medial physis of the clavicle in children. also known as pseudodislocation of the sternoclavicular joint usually treated conservatively Epidemiology rare injury Pathophysiology [orthobullets.com]

Clavicular Fracture Pathophysiology 80% occur in middle third of clavicle Mechanism Fall on lateral shoulder Direct blow Axial load applied to upper limb e.g. [fprmed.com]

Caffey and Kempe et al proposed manhandling and violent shaking as mechanisms of injury and emphasized the acute and long-term sequelae of abuse as serious public health problems. [2] Since these early reports, investigators have more clearly defined the pathophysiology [emedicine.medscape.com]

Pathophysiology of delayed healing. Clin Orthop. 1998;355(suppl):s31-s40. 5. Hendrex RW. Fracture healing. Rogers LF, ed. In: Radiology of Skeletal Trauma. Vol 1. 2nd ed. New York, NY: Churchill Livingstone; 1992:203-221. 6. Marsh D. [triggered.clockss.org]

The prevention of osteoporosis should start in early old age, to prevent a decrease in bone density in the future. [easynotecards.com]

Without going into a tremendous amount of detail, each vitamin essentially helps with the absorption and loss prevention of minerals through normal body functions. [singletracks.com]

It is recommended that the Steinman pin be threaded in the proximal fragment to prevent migration. If a smooth pin is used, bend the distal tip to prevent migration after crossing the fracture site. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Prevention involves altering biomechanics, such as changing footwear. Rarely, surgery is required. Calluses and corns are caused by intermittent pressure or friction, usually over a bony prominence (eg, calcaneus, metatarsal heads). [merckmanuals.com]

Small pieces of bone may be removed if it prevents normal movement of the elbow. Type 3 fractures are characterized by multiple broken pieces of bone. [ahearne.co.uk]