The Hip book

Stableloc External Fixator

The Stableloc is a lightweight, radiolucent external fixator for Colles fractures of the distal radius. Independent adjustments on the Stableloc allow for systematic reductions of these complex fractures. Each pivot or movement is strategically placed to provide a single degree of movement without compromising reduction in other areas. A variety of pin designs offer each … Read more

Soft Tissue Resurfacing Arthroplasty

– See:             – Autologous Hamstring Resurfacing             – Tendon Metaplasia to Cartilage: References – Perisoteal Graft Studies for Chondral and Degenerative Arthritis of the Knee             – Enhanced Microfracture References Knee Joint: Allogeneic deep frozen meniscal graft for repair of osteochondral defects in the knee joint. Treatment of osteochondral defects with tendon autografts in a … Read more

Selection of Implant for Acetabular Revision

– See: – Acetabular Component Loosening: – Bone Grafting for Acetabular Defects: – Press Fit Acetabular Components: – if possible, probably most primary and revision components should have press fit components; – contained acetabular defects can generally be treated by grafting and insertion of a hemispherical acetabular component with use of screws; – generally only 70% … Read more

Sedative Agents

Alprazolam Chlordiazepoxide Clorazepate Diazepam Hydroxyzine Lorazepam Oxazepam Prazepam   Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.

Rotator Cuff Repair Techniques

    – Discussion:         – rotator cuff repair (menu)         – mobilization of rotator cuff         – convergence repair         – restoration of footprint         – knot tying techniques – Considerations for Arthroscopic Repair:          – required steps: there are several steps for arthroscopic cuff repair and each step needs to be optimally performed w/o interfering w/ other steps; … Read more

Review of Systems

General. Fever, chills, desired weight, fatigue. Diet. Appetite, restrictions, supplements, vitamins. Skin, hair, and nails. Rashes, pigment changes, pruritus, easy bruising; change in hair texture, quantity, distribution; nail changes. Head and neck. Injuries, headaches, dizziness, loss of consciousness. Eyes. Visual changes, trauma, eye diseases. Ears. Tinnitus, hearing loss, pain, vertigo. Nose. Congestion, nose bleeds, post-nasal … Read more

RIGHT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY

Note: mean QRS Vector & Vent Hypertrophy Can’t be accurately calculated in the presence of B.B.B. Consider Causes: – HTN – Pulmonary Stenosis – Primary Pulmonary HTN – Long standing CAD – Congenital heart dz: Endocard. Cush Def/Ost. Primum Def Atrial Septal Defect Tetralogy of Fallot / Note: large R wave in V1; / small … Read more

Rotational Alignment of Femoral Shaft Frx

– Discussion      – see adult femoral anteversion     – w/ flouroscopy obtain a true lateral view of proximal femur in which femoral neck & shaft are parallel but offset about 1 cm;     – measure the angle referenced from the horizontal;     – from the true lateral view, one can adjust rotation of the … Read more