Simple and Complex Fractures of the Humerus [electronic resource] A Guide to Assessment and Treatment / edited by Filippo Castoldi, Davide Blonna, Marco Assom.
The treatment of humeral fractures is a complex issue and the source of considerable controversy. In the case of fractures of the proximal humerus, early range of motion is the main aim of treatment. If a fracture modifies the anatomy or function of the glenohumeral and scapulothoracic joints, the s...
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Milano :
Springer Milan : Imprint: Springer,
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Simple and Complex Fractures of the Humerus: A Guide to Assessment and Treatment |
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Contents:
- PART 1 Proximal humerus: 1 Main anatomy
- 2 Understanding the Fracture
- 3 Operating theatre setup.- 4 Closed reduction principles
- 5 Surgical Approaches
- 6 Percutaneous fixation: when and how
- 7 ORIF in three-/four-part fractures
- 8 Intramedullary nail rationale and surgical technique
- 9 Anatomical shoulder arthroplasty
- 10 Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
- 11 Surgical neck fracture.- 12 The tuberosities
- 13 Malunions of the tuberosity
- 14 Nerve injuries
- 15 Fracture dislocations
- 16 Treatment of the sequelae
- 17 Conservative treatment
- PART 2 The diaphysis: 18 Surgical anatomy
- 19 Radial palsy and humerus fractures
- 20 Internal Fixation: plate or IM Nail
- 21 External fixation
- 22 Periprosthetic fracture
- PART 3 Distal Humerus: 23 Surgical anatomy
- 24 Surgical approaches and fracture pattern
- 25 Internal fixation principles
- 26 Prosthesis
- 27 External fixation when and how
- 28 Malunion and non union
- 29 Terrible triad.