ARTHROPLASTY FOR THE TREATMENT OF FRACTURES IN THE OLDER PATIENT

1. The Relationship of Peak Bone Mass, Aging, and Bone Loss to Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures
2. Osteoporosis and Its Influence on Fracture Treatment and Healing
3. Hemi, Conventional, and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures
4. Elbow Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Distal Humerus Fractures
5. Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Radial Head Fractures: Indications and Current Techniques
6. Total Wrist Arthroplasty for Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures
7. Arthroplasty of the Hand and Wrist
8. Acute Total Hip Arthroplasty for Fracture of the Acetabulum
9. Total Hip Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Failed Acetabular Fractures
10. Hip Arthroplasty in Femoral Neck Fractures
11. Arthroplasty for Older Patients with Fractures About the Knee
12. Total Ankle Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Post-traumatic Arthritis
13. Management of the Sequelae of Proximal Humerus Fractures
14. Total Elbow Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Distal Humerus Nonunions
15. Total Hip Arthroplasty for Proximal Femoral Nonunion and Malunion

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.

Features:
• Presents indications, current surgical techniques and outcomes for total joint arthroplasty (TJA) in the increasing population of older patients
• Covers fractures of the major joints of the upper and lower extremity, utilizing a consistent chapter format including patient selection and fixation options
• Ideal for orthopedic surgeons, residents and fellows working with aging and osteoporotic patients

Authors
• Joseph Borrelli, Jr., MD, MBA, BayCare Medical Group, Lutz, FL, USA
• Jeffrey O. Anglen, MD, FACS, Hughston Orthopedic Trauma, Indianapolis, IN, USA