An in-depth review of Tibial Pilon Fractures.

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💻 myorthoreviews.com📱 Most tibial pilon fractures result from high-energy axial loading through the talus.

They are also commonly referred to as Tibial Plafond fractures. The tibial plafond is the distal articular surface of the tibia, which gained the name from its French meaning, "ceiling".

A review of upper extremity Eponym Fractures.

It is important for clinicians to be aware of eponymous fractures as they are commonly used and allow for a succinct description of sometimes complex injuries.

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💻 myorthoreviews.com📱 First off, what is an eponym fracture?

Eponymous: of, relating to, or being the person or thing for whom or which something is named.

Eponym fractures are named based on the first person to describe them (e.g. Holstein-Lewis) or by an activity (e.g. Chauffer's)

An in-depth review of Humeral Shaft Fractures.

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💻 myorthoreviews.com📱 The humeral shaft is defined as the area distal to the surgical neck and proximal to the epicondyles.

The commonality of fracture is:
Middle ⅓ > Proximal ⅓ > Distal ⅓ shaft

The deforming forces of humeral shaft fractures usually result in what type of deformity?

An in-depth review of ACL injury.

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💻 myorthoreviews.com📱 The ACL is the primary restraint to anterior tibial translation and also plays a role in rotary stability

It is composed of two bundles, named based on their tibial insertions:
✯ Anteromedial
✯ Posterolateral

What structure separates the femoral insertions of the two bundles?

An in-depth review of Proximal Humerus Fractures.

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To view our past reviews visit: myorthoreviews.com Proximal humerus fractures are common, accounting for around 5% of all fractures with increasing frequency with age.

They are most common in elderly females and are considered a fragility fracture.

Which nerve is most commonly injured in proximal humerus fractures?

An in-depth review of Clavicle Fractures.

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🦴⚒️🧵👇 Clavicle fractures are typically the result of a fall onto the shoulder and are one of the most common fractures in children.

They may also occur from direct trauma, seizures, or a fall onto an outstretched hand (FOOSH).

An in-depth review of intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric hip fractures.

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🦴⚒️🧵👇 Basicervical femoral neck, intertrochanteric (IT), and subtrochanteric (ST) hip fractures are different from femoral neck fractures in that they are extracapsular.

Extracapsular fractures, unlike intracapsular femoral neck fx, have a low likelihood of blood supply disruption/AVN

An in-depth review of Ankle Fractures.

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🦴⚒️🧵👇 The ankle is a complex hinge joint comprised of the tibial plafond, talar dome, and distal fibula.

Ankle fractures most commonly occur in elderly females, with roughly 70% being isolated malleolar, 20% being bimalleolar, and 5-10% being trimalleolar. (1)

An in-depth review of Terrible Triad Injuries.

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1/12 Terrible triad injuries are complex posterior elbow dislocations associated with coronoid and radial head fractures as well as capsular and ligamentous injuries.

An in-depth review of pediatric femoral shaft fractures.

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1/10 Pediatric femoral shaft (PFS) fractures constitute a small portion of pediatric fractures roughly 1-2% with a bimodal age distribution

Most common causes:
✯ Toddlers: falls
✯ Teenage/adolescent: MVA

An in-depth review of metacarpal fractures.

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What is an eponym for this fracture? This patient is presenting with an intraarticular fx of the 5th metacarpal base.

This fracture is similar to a Bennett's fx (an intraarticular fx of the 1st metacarpal base).

This fracture goes by a few eponyms: a reverse bennett, baby bennett, or mirrored bennett.

An in-depth review of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE).

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1/ SCFE’s are an adolescent hip pathology with an average age of onset of 11-12.

The diagnosis may be initially missed because the patient may present with thigh or knee pain.

An in-depth review of Distal Humerus Fractures.

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1/12 The distal humerus is composed of two columns, a medial and lateral column that are connected by the trochlea forming a triangular shape.

The distal humerus has:
40-45° anterior angulation
3-8° internal rotation
4-8° valgus

An in-depth review of Distal Radius Fractures.

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1/15 Distal radius (DR) fractures have a bimodal age distribution. “accounting for around 25% of fractures in the pediatric population and up to 18% of all fractures in the elderly age group.” (2)

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A review of patellar maltracking and lateral retinacular releases in primary TKA.

1/ Patellar maltracking is the most common complication of primary TKA.

The dynamic forces affecting patellar tracking are represented by the Q-angle, formed by a line from the ASIS to the patella and from the tibial tubercle to the patella. A normal Q-angle is between 12-20°.

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Meniscus injury: a complete review.

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#MedEd #OrthoTwitter #Tweetorials The meniscus function is two-fold. It increases stability by deepening the tibial surface and it aids in force transmission by increasing the contact area to spread force over a larger surface area. The meniscus is responsible for 50% of load transmission across the knee. (1)

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Septic arthritis: a review

1/10 Septic arthritis is generally monoarticular and involves either the knee or hip. The hip is more commonly affected in children whereas the knee is in adults. Early intervention is imperative for preserving the affected joint.

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Where art thou osteoclasts?
A review of osteopetrosis.

1/12 Osteopetrosis is a disease that results from defective osteoclast function. Failed bone resorption leads to dense bone that may cause fracture, bone marrow encroachment, or skull foramen narrowing.

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