Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy: Microsurgery
FIGURE 20-1 Normal anatomy of brachial plexus outlining nerve roots > trunks > cords > individual nerves. Obviously there are anatomic variations to this two-dimensional illustration, but this is the…
Traumatic Peripheral Nerve Injuries
FIGURE 37-1 Healed diaphyseal forearm fracture in patient with complete ulnar nerve palsy at 7 months postinjury. CLINICAL QUESTIONS Which nerves are most commonly injured with which fractures or dislocations?…
Malignant Lesions of the Upper Limb
FIGURE 50-1 Photograph of dorsal hand mass centered between ring and small finger metacarpals. FIGURE 50-2 A: Radiograph revealing soft tissue mass effect on ring metacarpal. Unfortunately, this was initially…
Osteochondromas
FIGURE 47-1 Preoperative radiograph of upper arm and forearm of a 4-year-old child with distal ulnar OCE and a marked dislocation of the radial head. CLINICAL QUESTIONS What is the…
Proximal Humerus and Humeral Diaphyseal Fractures
FIGURE 26-1 A: Anteroposterior radiograph of the left shoulder demonstrates a displaced proximal humeral physeal fracture with translation and varus angulation. B: Transthoracic “Y” view. C: Axillary view obtained intra-operatively…
The Athlete’s Wrist
FIGURE 42-1 A: Illustration of normal wrist anatomy with scaphoid (S), lunate (L), and triquetrum (T) noted. The TFCC and volar ulnocarpal ligaments are shown. B: Arthroscopic view of the…
Problematic Hand Fractures
FIGURE 35-1 Lateral radiograph depicting a displaced phalangeal neck fracture. Note is made of early callus formation, consistent with an incipient malunion. CLINICAL QUESTIONS How common are pediatric hand fractures?…
The Thrower’s Elbow
FIGURE 41-1 A: Coronal FSE PD MRI image demonstrates a capitellar osteochondral defect. B: Sagittal FSE IR MRI image reveals an intra-articular loose body in the anterior compartment of the…
Clavicle Fractures
FIGURE 25-1Preoperative radiograph of segmental right clavicle fracture with pending skin compromise (arrow). In an infant and young child, the differential diagnosis includes nontraumatic disorders such as infantile cortical hyperostosis,…
Forearm Fractures
FIGURE 33-1 Anteroposterior (AP) and lateral radiographs of a grade I open forearm fracture in a 10-year-old male. SIDEBAR Molds and Burns: The Lost Art of Casting Pediatric hand and…
