Items tagged “fracture”
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Lateral talar process fracture
Published
23 Nov 2011
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Trampoline fracture
Trampoline fractures are transverse fractures of the proximal tibial metaphysis that occur in children while jumping on a trampoline (or inflatable castle).
The fracture is thought to occur when a second, usually heavier individual causes the jumping surface to recoil upwards as the unsuspectin...
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Distal radial fracture
Published
24 Dec 2011
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Buckle rib fractures
Published
12 Jan 2012
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Ischial tuberosity avulsion fracture - chronic
Published
07 Feb 2012
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Volar ridge fracture of the trapezium
Published
21 Feb 2012
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Radial head fracture
Published
25 Mar 2012
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Mallet finger
Mallet finger is an injury of the extensor mechanism of the finger at the level of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. It is the most prevalent finger tendon injury in sport. It may represent an isolated tendinous injury or occur in combination with an avulsion fracture of the dorsal base of...
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Boxer fracture
Published
09 May 2012
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Radial head fracture
Published
03 Jun 2012
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Gartland classification of supracondylar humeral fractures
The Gartland classification of supracondylar fractures of the humerus is based on the degree and direction of displacement, and the presence of intact cortex. It applies to extension supracondylar fractures rather than the rare flexion supracondylar fracture.
Classification
type I: undisp...
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Flexion supracondylar fracture
Flexion supracondylar humeral fractures account for only 2-4% of all supracondylar fractures 1.
Epidemiology
Unlike the much more common extension supracondylar fracture which are seen in children, flexion fractures are seen in older (adult) patients.
Pathology
They are usually the result of...
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Humeral shaft fracture
Humeral shaft fractures are readily diagnosed and usually, do not require internal fixation.
Epidemiology
Humeral shaft fractures account for 3-5% of all fractures 1,3. Although they occur in all age groups, a bimodal distribution is noted. The first peak is seen in the third decade in males ...
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Dinner fork deformity (wrist)
A dinner fork deformity, also known as a bayonet deformity, occurs as the result of a malunited distal radial fracture, usually a Colles fracture. The distal fragment is dorsally angulated, displaced and often also impacted. The term is descriptive, as the lateral view of the wrist is similar to...
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Scaphoid fracture
Published
24 Jun 2012
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Proximal humeral fracture
Published
26 Jun 2012
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Occipital condyle fracture
Published
03 Jul 2012
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Le Fort type 2 fracture
Published
04 Jul 2012
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Carpo-metacarpal fracture-dislocations with hamatum split fracture
Published
09 Jul 2012
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Patellar fracture
Published
19 Jul 2012
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