Orthopedic Trauma and Reconstruction
myAO Editor’s Pick on open reduction with minimal invasion: lateral approach to femoral shaft fracture
In this month’s Editor’s Pick, myAO is featuring a case on comminuted midshaft fracture which was submitted by Chun Keat Eo in the Lower Extremity discussion group on myAO.
We invite you to review this case involving a high-energy trauma in a young polytrauma patient: Comminuted femoral shaft fracture managed with lateral-position intramedullary nailing. This case highlights the balance between effective open reduction, minimal soft tissue disruption, and strategic surgical positioning in a complex setting. See how thoughtful intra-op decisions shaped the outcome and make sure to leave your comments and applaud.
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August 2022
Arthroplasty is commonly used to treat acute fracture of the proximal femur, complex proximal humerus fracture or elbow fracture, but is less usual in complex knee fracture. The main objective of arthroplasty in fractures of the proximal femur is to save the patient's life by limiting the decubitus complications, thanks to immediate resumption of weight-bearing. For the shoulder and elbow, the objective is to save joint function, thanks to immediate postoperative mobilization.- myAO Trauma Editor’s Pick on trifocal femur fracture In this month’s Editor’s Pick, myAO is featuring the winning case of the Bone Voyage competition. We thank all the competition […]
April 2023
Crush injuries of the hand can present with wide variety of patterns and generally involve multiple tissues. Patients with severe crush injury can develop compartment syndrome.- This month, myAO is featuring Dr. Buendia Saavedra, an active Trauma contributor on myAO. Dr. Buendia Saavedra is an orthopedic specialist focusing on sports injuries, particularly knee, hip, and shoulder […]
- myAO Editor’s Pick on complex distal femur intraarticular fracture In this month’s Editor’s Pick, myAO is featuring the winning case of the myAO Trauma competition. We […]
- Trauma clinical case on foot replantation following wheat harvester traumatic amputation For this month’s Editor’s Pick, our editorial team has selected a case posted by Diomyd Chabanenko, […]
