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20 articles tagged trauma
Periprosthetic Femur Fractures Around THA: A 2026 Vancouver-to-UCS Decision Guide
An evidence-backed guide to periprosthetic femur fractures around total hip arthroplasty, with a practical focus on stem stability, bone stock, Vancouver classification, and when to revise rather than plate.
Orthovellum Team
periprosthetic-femur-fracture / vancouver-classification
FeaturedOpen Fracture Management: The Modern Orthoplastic Standard
Beyond the wash: A comprehensive guide to the surgical management of open fractures. Debridement timing, fixation strategies, soft tissue coverage, and the 'Fix and Flap' approach.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
open-fracture / trauma
FeaturedPaediatric Supracondylar Fractures: Master the Bread and Butter
The definitive guide to the most common paediatric elbow injury. Gartland classification, the 'Pink Pulseless' hand algorithm, and step-by-step K-wiring technique.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
paediatrics / trauma
The Unstable Pelvis: Emergency Management Algorithms
A definitive guide to the hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture. From the 'Open Book' to the 'Vertical Shear,' we detail the classification, binder placement, and life-saving resuscitation protocols.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
pelvis / trauma
The Stiff Elbow: Prevention and Management
The elbow is the most unforgiving joint in the body. A master guide to the prevention, conservative management (splinting), and surgical release of post-traumatic stiffness.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
elbow / stiffness
Trauma Essentials: Open Fracture Management - Evidence & Practice
A comprehensive guide to open fracture management. Gustilo classification, antibiotic stewardship, fix-and-flap protocols, and the management of bone loss.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
trauma / open-fractures
Trauma Series: Managing the Polytrauma Patient - The Definitive Guide
A masterclass in managing the multiply injured patient. From the 'Lethal Triad' to Damage Control Orthopaedics (DCO) vs. Early Total Care (ETC), and the physiological basis of our surgical decisions.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
trauma / polytrauma
Spine Series: Red Flags You Cannot Miss
A comprehensive, high-yield guide to spinal emergency recognition. Cauda equina, cord compression, and spinal infections—know the signs that demand immediate action.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
spine / red-flags
FeaturedHip Fractures: The Complete Management Guide
The definitive guide to the bread and butter of orthopaedics. Classifications (Garden, Evans), Surgical Algorithms, and the evidence behind Tip-Apex Distance.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
trauma / hip-fracture
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