The Hip book

Tibial Non Unions

– Discussion:     – non union general discussion – frx healing discussion – definition: no evidence of healing over 3 months; – FDA definition: frx that is over 9 months old w/ no radiographic signs of progression toward healing for 3 months; – pain on weight bearing is a classical symptom of nonunion – final stage of … Read more

Legg Calve Perthes Disease

– Discussion: – self limiting hip disorder caused by a varying degree of ischemia and subsequent necrosis of the femoral head; – avascular necrosis of nucleus of proximal femoral epiphysis, abnormal growth of the physis, and eventual remodeling of regenerated  bone are the key features of this disorder; – loss of blood supply to the … Read more

Composition of Elemental Diets

Component:           Osmolite   Osm/HN       Vivonex-HN   Sustacal / HC     Jevity ———————— kcal/mL               1         1             1           1       1.5       … Read more

II. Battlefield/Austere Environment Trauma Systems (continued 2)

Dr. Brandon Horne Dr. Benjamin Kam, LtCol, AF E. Demonstrate the ability to determine extremity care logistical needs for a health care operation I. Introduction             A. Logistical needs for extremity care run gamut from surgical supplies for extremity trauma to inpatient musculoskeletal nursing and therapy to outpatient clinic supplies and durable medical equipment to prostheses             … Read more

Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedics – Commercial Web Sites

– Trauma: Avanta Stratec Rimlon Acumed AO/ASIF Corin Hand Biomechanics Hand Innovations Howmedica Johnson & Johnson Orthopaedics Norian Skeletal Repair system Smith & Nephew Taylor Spatial Frame Fixator Wright Medical Tornier Zimmer – Joints: Link America Inc Avanta Orthopaedics Biomet BioPro Implants DePuy Orthopaedic Encore Howmedica Johnson & Johnson Orthopaedics Link America Inc Smith & … Read more

Kienbock’s disease: Lunatomalacia

– Discussion: – disease which involves collapse of the lunate due to vascular insufficiency and avascular necrosis; – first described in 1910 by Kienbock (republished article); – disease occurs most often in young adults between 15 and 40 years; – is usually unilateral; – etiology: – vascular impairment; – single or repetitive microfractures that result in … Read more

Transverse fractures – K Wire Insertion

Untitled Document Fractures Joints Muscles Nerves Trauma Medications Medical Topics Lab Tests Ortho Menu: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y   Important Safety Information LOVENOX® (enoxaparin sodium injection) cannot be used interchangeably with other low-molecular-weight heparins … Read more

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