Thoracic Key

Pelvis and Hip Andrew Pennock Vidyadhar Upasani James Bomar INTRODUCTION The osteoporotic bone of an elderly lady is very different from the tough, growing bone of a child. Therefore, greater…

Femoral Shaft Maya Pring Peter Newton INTRODUCTION The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, supporting over 11 times the body’s weight during running. Despite its…

Hand C. Douglas Wallace Vidyadhar Upasani INTRODUCTION Hand injuries in the pediatric population frequently lead to an emergency department (ED) visit for evaluation and management. The mechanisms vary from the…

Radius and Ulna Vidyadhar Upasani Henry Chambers INTRODUCTION Forearm fractures, especially about the wrist, are among the most common pediatric injuries. When a child falls off a bike, scooter, or…

Elbow—Proximal Radius and Ulna Maya Pring Vidyadhar Upasani INTRODUCTION For the purposes of this book, we have divided “elbow fractures” into those above the elbow (distal humerus—Chapter 8) and those…

Elbow—Distal Humerus Maya Pring Vidyadhar Upasani INTRODUCTION In our hospital, it is rare to get through a call night without at least one supracondylar fracture that needs to be fixed….

Shoulder and Humeral Shaft Vidyadhar Upasani Maya Pring INTRODUCTION Fractures of the proximal humerus and humeral shaft are common during birth and childhood. These fractures have an amazing potential to…