Distal Radius Fractures
Distal radius fractures are one of the most common orthopedic fractures. They can occur from a low energy injury (i.e. a fall on an outstretched hand is the most common mechanism) or high energy (i.e. motor vehicle accident) injury. Often there will be a visible deformity of the wrist due to bony displacement. The evaluating […]
Tibia Shaft Fractures
Background The tibia is a very important bone because it holds most of the your body weight as a person. The tibia is also called the shin bone that is very dense because of the constant stress that it is put through. Due to this, the bone will be able to break in many different […]
Tibial Plateau Fractures
Background The tibia bone generally takes on most of the weight of the leg that you walk on, approximately 60%. The plateau is found on the proximal portion of the tibia close to the joint. Tibial Plateau Injury Most of the fractures to this site occur during a car crash, the knee will impact something […]
Clavicle Fractures
The clavicle, also known as the collar bone, provides attachment between the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. It also keeps the shoulder appropriately spaced out from the body to provide adequate muscle tension to move the shoulder through a full range of motion. It also is a site of multiple muscle attachments and serves […]
