Pediatric elbow fractures : a clinical guide to management /: a clinical guide to management. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Joshua M. Abzug, Martin J. Herman, Scott Kozin, editors.
• Editors: Abzug, Joshua M; Herman, Martin J; Kozin, Scott H
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; Contributors; Part I: Anatomy, Examination and Imaging of the Pediatric Elbow; 1: Anatomy and Development of the Pediatric Elbow; Introduction; Background: Elbow Development; Motion; Specific Development and Anatomy; Bony Anatomy; Anatomy: Muscles and Ligaments; Centers of Ossification; Soft Tissue; Nerve Anatomy; Vascular Anatomy; References; 2: Physical Examination of the Pediatric Elbow; Pediatric Elbow Injuries; Clinical Assessment; The History; Acute Injury; Chronic Injury; Physical Examination of the Injured Arm; Observation and Inspection; Palpation. Provocative ManeuversThe Posterior Elbow; Range of Motion and Stability; Stability Tests; Neurovascular Assessment; Motor Testing; Sensory Exam; Vascular Exam; Summary; References; 3: Radiographic Evaluation of the Pediatric Elbow; Introduction; Basic Anatomy; Bony Anatomy; Soft Tissue Anatomy; Ossification Patterns of the Immature Elbow; Radiographs of the Pediatric Elbow; X-Ray Views; Positioning of the Limb; Relevant Radiographic Signs and Measurements; Findings on the Lateral View; Fat Pad Signs; Anterior Fat Pad; Posterior Fat Pad; False-Negative Posterior Fat Pad Sign. Anterior Humeral Line (AHL)Radiocapitellar Line; Findings on the Anteroposterior View; Humeroulnar Line; Baumann's Angle (Humerocapitellar Angle); Normal Variants Misinterpreted as Fractures; Lateral Condyle Ossification; Medial Epicondyle Ossification; Fragmented Trochlea; Proximal Ulnar Apophysis; Proximal Ulnar Bow; References; Part II: Acute Injuries of the Pediatric Elbow; 4: Supracondylar Humerus Fractures; Introduction; Anatomy; Supracondylar Region; Classification; Mechanism of Injury; Extension Type; Flexion Type; Associated Injuries; Clinical Presentation; History; Physical Exam. ObservationVascular Assessment; Neurologic Assessment; Palpation; Radiographic Evaluation; Management; Initial Management; Non-operative Management; Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning; Indications; Timing; Technique; Postoperative Care; Alternative Pin Constructs; Type IV Fractures; Flexion-Type Fractures; Management of the Pink Pulseless Limb; Open Reduction and Pinning; Indications; Technique; Complications; Vascular Injury; Compartment Syndrome; Neurologic Injury; Pin Site Infection; Pin Migration; Loss of Reduction; Cubitus Varus; Avascular Necrosis; Future Directions; References. 5: Pediatric Distal Humerus Transphyseal FracturesIntroduction; Classification; Diagnosis; Physical Examination; Imaging; Nonsurgical Treatment; Surgical Treatment; Surgical Technique; Outcomes; Complications; Future Directions; References; 6: Lateral Condyle Fractures; Introduction; Epidemiology; Mechanism of Injury; Fracture Classification; Physical Exam; Radiographic Imaging; Plain Radiographs; Arthrography; Computed Tomography (CT) Scan; MRI and Ultrasound; Arthroscopy; Nonoperative Management; Indications; Upper Extremity Immobilization; Operative Management; Indications; Positioning.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (x, 257 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 617.5/740083; Medicine; Elbow -- Fractures; Fractures in children; MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General; Elbow -- Fractures; Fractures in children; Medicine & Public Health; Orthopedics; Pediatrics; Elbow -- injuries; Fractures, Bone -- surgery; Child; Orthopedic Procedures; Humerus -- injuries; Medical -- Pediatrics; Paediatric medicine; Orthopedics; Pediatrics; Medical -- Orthopedics; Orthopaedics & fractures; Electronic books; Electronic book
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319680040; 3319680048; 3319680021; 9783319680026
• Related ISBNs: 9783319680026
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 7, 2018).
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