Tips and Tricks for Problem Fractures, Volume I

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiv

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2. Clavicle Fracture: Open Reduction Internal Fixation

   • Yelena Bogdan, Torre Ruth

   Pages 1-12

3. Acromioclavicular and Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries

   • Mark Dunleavy, Damian M. Rispoli

   Pages 13-23

4. Proximal Humerus Fractures

   • Jaclyn M. Jankowski, Richard S. Yoon, Frank A. Liporace

   Pages 25-48

5. Humeral Shaft Fractures

   • Mai P. Nguyen, Heather A. Vallier

   Pages 49-65

6. Distal Humerus Fractures

   • Daniela Sanchez, Daniel S. Horwitz

   Pages 67-82

7. Olecranon Fractures

   • Rodrigo Pesantez

   Pages 83-102

8. Radial Head Fractures

   • Benjamin Richards Wagner, C. Liam Dwyer

   Pages 103-115

9. Monteggia and Monteggia Variant Fractures

   • Michael Karl-Heinz Wich

   Pages 117-134

10. Fractures of the Distal Radius

    • Daniela Sanchez, Daniel S. Horwitz, Hemil Maniar

    Pages 135-145

11. Scaphoid Fractures

    • Steven H. Goldberg

    Pages 147-161

12. Lunate and Perilunate Dislocations: Tips and Tricks for Problem Fractures

    • Angela A. Wang, Brittany Garcia

    Pages 163-177

13. Metacarpal Fractures: Tips and Tricks

    • Anil Akoon, Joel Christian Klena

    Pages 179-198

14. Phalanx Fractures: Tips and Tricks

    • Kirsten A. Sumner, Joel Christian Klena

    Pages 199-216

15. Back Matter

    Pages 217-220

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This pocket-sized, user-friendly text provides a simple guide for the treatment of common orthopedic fractures of the upper extremity, focusing on techniques, tips and tricks. It utilizes a case-based structure with great attention given to the specific steps required to obtain excellent outcomes while also pointing out pitfalls and ways to salvage intraoperative complications. The chapters are presented anatomically from shoulder to fingertips, beginning with clavicle fractures, acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joint injuries and scapula fractures. The various types of fracture to the humerus, elbow, radius and ulna follow, with concluding chapters covering fractures and dislocations of the wrist and hand. Throughout the book, a consistent chapter format is followed, comprised of an introduction, clinical presentation and diagnosis, relevant radiology, management strategies, outcomes, and clinical pearls and pitfalls.

Incorporating the most recent implants andoperative techniques, Tips and Tricks for Problem Fractures, Volume I will be a timely and handy resource for orthopedic surgeons, fellows, residents and students.

• Clavicle fracture
• Distal humerus fracture
• Distal radius fracture
• Humeral shaft fracture
• Lunate dislocation
• Metacarpal fracture
• Olecranon fracture
• Phalanx fracture
• Proximal humerus fracture
• Radial head fracture
• Radial shaft fracture
• Scaphoid fracture
• Scapula fracture
• Ulnar shaft fracture
• Upper extremity fracture

• Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Health System, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Danville, USA

  Daniel S. Horwitz

• Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, USA

  Michael Suk, Teresa K. Swenson

Daniel S. Horwitz, MD, Chief of Orthopedic Trauma, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, USA


Michael Suk, MD, Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, USA


Teresa K. Swenson, Director, Research and Clinical Operations, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, USA

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