Proximal Humerus and Humeral Diaphyseal Fractures

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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…

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The Athlete’s Wrist

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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…

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The Thrower’s Elbow

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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…

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Problematic Hand Fractures

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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?…

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Clavicle Fractures

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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,…

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Forearm Fractures

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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…

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Radial Head and Neck Fractures

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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…

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Local and Regional Soft Tissue Coverage of the Hand

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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…

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Cerebral Palsy

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FIGURE 22-1 Posture of severe spasticity with elbow flexion, forearm pronation, wrist flexion, thumb-in-palm, and mild digital flexion even in this extreme position of wrist flexion. FIGURE 22-2 The wrist…

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Monteggia Fracture Dislocations

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FIGURE 30-1 Acute Monteggia fracture dislocation. A: Lateral radiograph of the forearm demonstrates a short oblique middiaphyseal ulna fracture. B: AP forearm radiograph including the elbow and wrist demonstrates an…

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