Proximal humerus fractures : evaluation and management /: evaluation and management. ([2014])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Lynn A. Crosby, Robert J. Neviaser, editors.
• Editors: Crosby, Lynn A; Neviaser, Robert J
• Contents: Preface; Contents; List of Contributors; 1: Anatomy and Classification of Proximal Humerus Fractures; Introduction; Anatomy; Humerus; Musculature; Vascular; Nerves; Pathomechanics of Proximal Humerus Fracture; Diagnosis; History and Exam; Imaging; X-Rays; CT; MRI; Classification; History; Neer Classification System; Conclusion; References; 2: Nonoperative Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures; Introduction; Anatomy; Epidemiology; Etiology; Clinical Evaluation; Clinical Decision Making; Nonoperative Treatment; Outcomes; Complications; References. 3: Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Fixation of Proximal Humerus FracturesIntroduction; Anatomical Remarks; Primary Considerations; Indications for Percutaneous Reduction and Fixation; The Implants; The Humerus Block (DePuySynthes, West Chester, PA, USA); The Fracture Screws (Arthrex, Naples, USA); A Guide to Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Fixation; Getting the Humerus Block in Place; Special Techniques of Reduction and Fixation; The Two-Segment Fracture Impacted in Varus Position; Preliminary Notes; Technique of Reduction and Fixation; The Avulsed Two-Segment Fracture in Varus Position. Preliminary NotesTechnique of Reduction and Fixation; The Avulsed Three-Segment Fracture in Varus Position; Preliminary Notes; Technique of Reduction and Fixation; Three- or Four-Segment Fractures Impacted in Valgus Position; Preliminary Notes; Technique of Reduction and Fixation; What Can Be Expected?; Discussion; References; 4: Tuberosity Fractures; Epidemiology; Lesser Tuberosity Fractures; Greater Tuberosity Fractures; Developmental and Relevant Anatomy; Developmental Anatomy; Vascular Anatomy; Muscular Anatomy; Mechanism of Injury; Lesser Tuberosity; Greater Tuberosity. Presentation and Clinical EvaluationLesser Tuberosity; Greater Tuberosity; Imaging; Associated Injuries; Indications for Surgical Intervention; Surgical Technique; Postoperative Rehabilitation; Conclusions; References; 5: Intramedullary Locking Nail Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures: Rationale and Technique; Introduction; Complications and Technological Problems Related to Pining and Plating; Complications and Technological Problems Related to Previous Conventional IM Nails; Design of the Aequalis IM Locking Proximal Humerus Nail. Two-Part Surgical Neck Fracture with a Percutaneous TechniqueRationale; Percutaneous ``Backslap ́́Technique; Pearls and Pitfalls; Four-Part Fracture with a Superior Transdeltoid Technique; Rationale; Superior Transdeltoid Approach; Reduction and Temporary Fixation of the Epiphyseal Fragments; Insertion of the IM Nail; Control of Height and Rotation of the Nail; Definitive Fixation of the Epiphyseal Fragments; Reduction of the Epiphysis with the Diaphysis; Final Control and Closure; Postoperative Care; Results of the Aequalis IM Locking Proximal Humerus Nail; Conclusion; References.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2014
• Copyright Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (xii, 164 pages), color illustrations
• Subjects: 617.1/57; Medicine; Humerus -- Fractures -- Diagnosis; Humerus -- Fractures -- Treatment; Shoulder Fractures -- diagnosis; Shoulder Fractures -- therapy; MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General; Medical -- Sports Medicine; Sports injuries & medicine; Orthopedics; Sports medicine; Medical -- Orthopedics; Orthopaedics & fractures; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319089515; 3319089501; 9783319089508
• Related ISBNs: 331908951X; 9783319089508
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 18, 2014).
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