Orthopedic Trauma and Reconstruction
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, MD from Odessa National University in the Lower Extremity group, featuring a successful foot replantation following wheat harvester traumatic amputation with meticulous debridement using a 10L saline irrigation, recovery of the posterior tibial artery to enable vascular anastomosis, and post-operative VAC therapy on sutures.
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February 2023
A die-punch fracture is a depression fracture of the lunate fossa of the distal radius that is caused by a vertical load through the lunate. In some cases, the die-punch fracture is in a state that is difficult to reset, such as when it is not limited to the lunate fossa.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.- The very best of myAO in 2023Hi there, As we approach the closing days of 2023, it’s time for a reflection on what resonated most with our […]
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June 2022
The surgical treatment of sports injuries and other soft-tissue conditions around the joints are closely related to classical orthopedic and trauma surgery, however, many innovative techniques for prevention, repair, and reconstruction require specific specialization to achieve excellence in patient outcomes.October 2021
Children and adolescents present a unique challenge in trauma care because they are so different from adults. The risks to injured children and adolescents can be significantly reduced with the provision of appropriate care. Besides access to two new AO Surgery Reference modules on Pediatric Trauma, myAO is offering you the following exclusive selection of "knowledge gems" around Pediatric Fracture Management.
