Background In 1703, William Musgrave first described a neuropathic joint as an arthralgia cau

Background Fractures of the calcaneus, or os calcis, have been observed and documented for ce

Background The term tailors bunion (a synonym for bunionette) initially described an acq

Background Hallux valgus (HV), with its accompanying bunion, is a common deformity of the for

BackgroundSplints are primarily used to stabilize injuries to bones until the patient can be evaluated by a consultant,

Background Dislocation of the ankle usually occurs with fractures of the malleoli or of the p

Background Ankle dislocations without fracture occur when significant force applied to the jo

BackgroundArthrocentesis (synovial fluid aspiration) can be performed diagnostically (for identification of the etiology

Background Progressive pes planus (flatfoot) deformity in adults is a common entity that is e

Background Olecranon fractures are a diverse group of injuries, ranging from simple nondispla

Background When a bursa becomes inflamed, it may be categorized as either septic (infective)&

Background The eponym Monteggia fracture is most precisely used to refer to a dislocation of

Background Injuries to the medial aspect of the distal humerus in young children can range fr

BackgroundIn 1883, Stimson first described the fracture patterns in lateral condyle fractures in his book Treatise on Fr

BackgroundLateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is a commonly encountered problem in orthopedic practice.NextHistory o

Background In adults, the elbow is the second most frequently dislocated major joint, after t

History of the Procedure The term floating elbow was first introduced by Stanitski and Michel

Background The elbow joint displays an elegant balance between stability and mobility. While

Background Elbow collateral ligament insufficiency is commonly seen in sports participants in

Background Coronoid fractures are often seen as a part of complex elbow fracture dislocations