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…
Local and Regional Soft Tissue Coverage of the Hand
FIGURE 43-1 Clinical photograph depicting a transverse fingertip amputation of the right ring finger. Despite the sense of urgency that often accompanies the initial evaluation of patients with traumatic fingertip…
Radial Head and Neck Fractures
FIGURE 31-1 AP and lateral radiographs of a displaced radial neck fracture in an 8-year-old female. Radial neck fractures are primarily classified according to anatomic location, translation, and angulation. These…
