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Tips and Tricks for Problem Fractures, Volume I

The Upper Extremity

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Editors:
  1. Daniel S. Horwitz

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

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  2. Michael Suk

    1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, USA

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  3. Teresa K. Swenson

    1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, USA

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  • A pocket-sized, user-friendly guide to the treatment of common orthopedic fractures of the upper extremity
  • Utilizes a case-based structure and consistent chapter format covering presentation and diagnosis, radiology, management strategies, outcomes, and pearls and pitfalls
  • A timely and handy resource for orthopedic surgeons, fellows, residents and students

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  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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About this book

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.

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Editors and Affiliations

  • 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

About the editors

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

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Tips and Tricks for Problem Fractures, Volume I

  • Book Subtitle: The Upper Extremity

  • Editors: Daniel S. Horwitz, Michael Suk, Teresa K. Swenson

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38274-2

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-38273-5Published: 23 March 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-38274-2Published: 21 March 2020

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 220

  • Number of Illustrations: 100 b/w illustrations, 37 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

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