Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Fractures in the Older Patient : Indications and Current Techniques

Focusing exclusively on the older patient with poor bone quality, this unique book presents the indications, contraindications and common techniques – as well as the risks, benefits and outcomes – for utilizing arthroplasty for the treatment of fractures in this population, sensibly divided into four thematic sections. The incidence and burden of fragility fractures is presented in part one, with considerations of the influences of osteoporosis on both treatment and healing. The subsequent three sections cover upper extremity fractures, lower extremity fractures, and peri-articular nonunions, respectively. However, far from providing a simple “how-to” for the techniques discussed, the relevant current literature is presented as well as the common techniques employed in fracture management, allowing the reader to select the best approach for the specific patient presentation. In addition, chapters are included here that cover degenerative joint conditions not typically treated with total joint replacement. The treatment of fragility fractures is constantly evolving, and the aging population is consistently expanding, creating a strong need for clinicians who have experience with and exposure to the use of arthroplasty techniques as an option in their successful treatment. Written and edited by leaders in the field, __Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Fractures in the Older Patient__ is an invaluable resource for orthopedic surgeons, residents and support staff who see and treat these increasingly common injuries. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 The Relationship of Peak Bone Mass, Aging, and Bone Loss to Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures (Joseph Borrelli Jr.)....Pages 3-17 Osteoporosis and Its Influence on Fracture Treatment and Healing (Terri A. Zachos, Daniela Sanchez Morales, Michael Suk, Daniel S. Horwitz)....Pages 19-30 Front Matter ....Pages 31-31 Hemi, Conventional, and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures (Shaan S. Patel, Mark A. Frankle)....Pages 33-52 Elbow Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Distal Humerus Fractures (Samuel R. Vollans, David Limb)....Pages 53-67 Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Radial Head Fractures: Indications and Current Techniques (Chaitanya S. Mudgal, James T. Monica, Jyoti Sharma)....Pages 69-79 Total Wrist Arthroplasty for Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures (Nathan T. Morrell, Arnold-Peter C. Weiss)....Pages 81-90 Arthroplasty of the Hand and Wrist (Shushan Jacob)....Pages 91-126 Front Matter ....Pages 127-127 Acute Total Hip Arthroplasty for Fracture of the Acetabulum (Jeffrey O. Anglen)....Pages 129-144 Total Hip Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Failed Acetabular Fractures (Eric M. Cohen, Valentin Antoci)....Pages 145-164 Hip Arthroplasty in Femoral Neck Fractures (John D. Adams Jr., Brett D. Crist)....Pages 165-181 Arthroplasty for Older Patients with Fractures About the Knee (John C. Weinlein, Marcus C. Ford, Robert K. Heck)....Pages 183-198 Total Ankle Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Post-traumatic Arthritis (Dolfi Herscovici Jr., Julia M. Scaduto)....Pages 199-215 Front Matter ....Pages 217-217 Management of the Sequelae of Proximal Humerus Fractures (Matthew R. Patrick, Thomas W. Wright, Joseph J. King, Bradley S. Schoch)....Pages 219-241 Total Elbow Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Distal Humerus Nonunions (Davide Aliani, Francesco Pogliacomi)....Pages 243-259 Total Hip Arthroplasty for Proximal Femoral Nonunion and Malunion (Adam Sassoon, Jeff Petrie, George J. Haidukewych)....Pages 261-272 Back Matter ....Pages 273-280 Focusing exclusively on the older patient with poor bone quality, this unique book presents the indications, contraindications and common techniques - as well as the risks, benefits and outcomes - for utilizing arthroplasty for the treatment of fractures in this population, sensibly divided into four thematic sections. The incidence and burden of fragility fractures is presented in part one, with considerations of the influences of osteoporosis on both treatment and healing. The subsequent three sections cover upper extremity fractures, lower extremity fractures, and peri-articular nonunions, respectively. However, far from providing a simple zhow-toy for the techniques discussed, the relevant current literature is presented as well as the common techniques employed in fracture management, allowing the reader to select the best approach for the specific patient presentation. In addition, chapters are included here that cover degenerative joint conditions not typically treated with total joint replacement. The treatment of fragility fractures is constantly evolving, and the aging population is consistently expanding, creating a strong need for clinicians who have experience with and exposure to the use of arthroplasty techniques as an option in their successful treatment. Written and edited by leaders in the field, Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Fractures in the Older Patient is an invaluable resource for orthopedic surgeons, residents and support staff who see and treat these increasingly common injuries