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Ankle fractures (Orthopaedia) Introduction Ankle fractures are among the most common fractures treated by physicians and are comprised of a range of different injury patterns and vary in severity. Isolated malleolar fractures make up approximately two thirds of ankle fracures with bimalleolar fractures occurring in onefourth ... Other labels: ankle

Calcaneal fracture (Orthopaedia) About AOFASAOFAS full logo 2c with Reg Mark 1107.jpg align=center!\\ Contributing Author: David B. Thordarson, MD \\ Introduction:   The calcaneus is the most frequently injured tarsal bone. Approximately 75% are intraarticular and almost all ... Other labels: aofas, calcaneal

Calcaneus fractures (Orthopaedia) Introduction Calcaneal fractures are the most common tarsal fractures. They are caused by axial loading, most commonly from a fall or MVA. The fracture is created primarily by the driving force of the talus into the calcaneus; this crack can propagate into so called secondary fracture lines ... Other labels: calcaneal

Intertrochanteric femur fractures (Orthopaedia) Introduction Hip fractures can be divided into two groups: intracapsular femoral neck fractures (further localized as subcapital, transcervical or basicervical) and extracapsular peritrochanteric fractures, namely the intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures. See Hip fractures for a general discussion. Unlike a femoral ... Other labels: intertrochanteric, femur, proximal

Metatarsal Fractures - 1st and 5th (Orthopaedia) Introduction Metatarsal fractures are common.  Since all five metatarsals function differently, they all require different treatments.  They are divided into three sections 1{}st, 5{}th, and 2{}nd \ 4{}th.  The most common ... Other labels: metatarsal

Talar fractures (Orthopaedia) Introduction Talus fractures are relatively uncommon injuries, but can be associated with significant complications.  The talus is involved in about 2% of all lower extremity injuries and about 57% of foot injuries.  It is the most important bone of the foot to stabilize and mobilize ... Other labels: talar

Tibial plafond fractures (Orthopaedia) Introduction Plafond fractures are infrequent injuries, accounting for 710% of all tibial fractures.  Most fractures are secondary to highenergy trauma that result in significant bone and soft tissue damage. Also called "pilon" fracture, or "explosion fracture" Anatomy The distal ... Other labels: tibial, plafond, pilon, explosion