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Fractures and Dislocations of the Proximal Ulna and Radial Head

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This chapter presents a comprehensive review of isolated fractures of the proximal ulna and radial head, along with the most complex patterns of injury, including fracture-dislocations of the elbow. The epidemiology, pathomechanics, and diagnostic plan are exposed along with modern strategies for elbow reconstruction. Tips and tricks for radial head reconstruction or arthroplasty, coronoid fixation, and ligament repair are described. A standardized protocol for dealing with the most complex elbow fracture-dislocations and an algorithm to understand the most appropriate treatment for these patients are provided.

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  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of British Columbia/Providence Health Care, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y6, Canada

    Parham Daneshvar MD

  2. Department of Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, The University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada

    J. Whitcomb Pollock MD, MSc, FRCSC

  3. HULC, St. Joseph’s Health Care, 268 Grosvenor street, London, ON, N6A 4L6, Canada

    George S. Athwal MD, FRCSC

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Daneshvar, P., Pollock, J.W., Athwal, G.S. (2014). Fractures and Dislocations of the Proximal Ulna and Radial Head. In: Antuña, S., Barco, R. (eds) Essentials In Elbow Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4625-4_5

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