Practice Essentials Volkmann contracture (see the image below) is a permanent shortening of f

Background What is now known as a triplane fracture is believed to have first been reported i

History of the Procedure The treatment of lesions of the brachial plexus has changed from sho

Background Distal humerus fractures in adults are relatively uncommon injuries, representing

Background Supracondylar femur fractures are becoming more common as the population ages.&nbs

Background A freely moveable synovial joint links the upper extremity to the torso, with the

Background Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a condition that is often described under va

BackgroundRadial neuropathies result from injury due to penetrating wounds or fractures of the arm, compression, or isch

Background In general, splints are applied to decrease movement and provide support and comfo

BackgroundPosterior long leg splinting is used to stabilize injuries by decreasing movement and providing support, thus

Background More than 300,000 hip fractures occur yearly, and almost all are treated operative

Background Peripheral nerve injuries may result in loss of motor function, sensory function,

BackgroundInterphalangeal (IP) joint dislocations of the fingers and toes are common.[1, 2] Typically associated with fo

Background Orthopedic fractures are a common daily acute health issue. Improper initial manag

Background Connective-tissue diseases (CTDs) manifest with a wide range of clinical findings

Practice Essentials Transthyretin (TTR) is a protein that functions as a transporter of thyro

Practice EssentialsThromboembolism encompasses two interrelated conditions that are part of the same spectrum, deep veno

Practice Essentials Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory disease that

Background Sjögren syndrome is a systemic chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by lymp

Background Septic arthritis, also known as infectious arthritis, may represent a direct invas