Search

This paper reviews the epidemiology and fracture classification of supracondylar fractures of the femur. Supracondylar fractures comprise between 4% and 31% of all femoral fractures. The incidence is 4.5/105 per year, with a prevalence of 0.4%. Supracondylar fractures typically result from high-energy trauma, such as motor vehicle accidents, in younger patients and from low-energy injuries in the elderly. Consequently, the latter are frequently associated with osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, knee endoprostheses, neurological disorders, and frequent falls. The amount of dislocation of the fracture is determined primarily by the acting force of the injury and secondarily by muscle pull. Additional injuries include soft tissue damage, meniscal and ligamentous lesions, and osteochondral fractures. One-third of all patients are polytraumatised. The fractures are classified using the AO classification. Physeal injuries in children and adolescents are differentiated using the classification of Salter and Harris and/or Aitken. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copyright of Trauma und Berufskrankheit is the property of Springer Nature and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Background: Tendon injuries of the foot are often not recognized and are usually not immediately diagnosed correctly. The resulting loss of function often requires that surgical reconstruction be performed. Causes and promoting factors: Injuries of the anterior tibial and posterior tibial tendon are usually due to pre-existing degenerative damage, whereas luxation of the peroneal tendon is usually caused by trauma. Thus a differentiated approach is required, depending on age of the patient, the physical activity and the location of the injury. Conclusion: This paper gives an overview of the injuries and pathologies of the anterior tibial, posterior tibial and peroneal tendons and recommendations for further treatment strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copyright of Trauma und Berufskrankheit is the property of Springer Nature and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)