title: Common fractures of the extremities. How to recognize and treat them.
abstract: Primary care physicians are called on to see and treat a variety of orthopedic problems, including the common fractures discussed in this article. They must recognize the fractures they feel comfortable in treating and differentiate those that should be referred to someone with more experience in complex fracture care. The goal of treatment is to restore optimal function without deformity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Park Nicollet Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN 55416.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Carlson
mesh_terms: D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries; D005121:Extremities / Q000293:injuries*; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000293:injuries; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014034:Toes / Q000293:injuries; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy