– See: – Boutonniere Injuries – Menu – Thumb Boutonniere Deformity – Discussion: – rheumatoid boutonniere deformity begins w/ PIP synovitis & elongation capsule; – inflammation leads to lengthening of central extensor slip and triangular ligament (becoming dysfunctional) and volar displacement of the lateral bands … Read more
– See: – Rheumatoid Hand – MP Ulnar Drift – Deformites of MP Joints; – approximately 40% of pts w/ RA will have intrinsic contracture; – in some cases the intrinsic contracture will result from MP joint dislocation, and in other cases, the intrinsic contracture will … Read more
– See: – Rheumatoid Boutonniere – RA – Swan Neck Deformity – Arthrodesis: of PIP – expect improved key pinch strength w/ fusion of PIP joint of index finger; – arthroplasty of PIP joint of index is least successful … Read more
– See: – FDP rupture – FPL rupture – Teno-synovectomy – Discussion: – when flexor tendon ruptures occur, there are two usual causes: – attrition or direct invasion by tenosynovitis; – these occur in carpal canal due to invasion or attrition; – scaphoid bone … Read more
Discussion: Quantitative gait analysis in patients with medial patellar instability following lateral retinacular release. The diagnosis and treatment of medial subluxation of the patella after lateral retinacular release. Medial subluxation of the patella as a complication of lateral retinacular release Hemarthrosis as a major complication after arthroscopic subcutaneous lateral retinacular release: a prospective study. [Prevention … Read more
– Rotator Cuff Tear – Discussion: – arthroscopic repair techniques – clinical outcomes of repair – indications for RTC tear: – shoulder pain (especially night pain); – symptoms which cause loss of function or quality of life; – failure of NSAIDS and formal physical therapy; – failure of series of marcaine / steroid injections; – full passive ROM pre-op is necessary … Read more
– Meniscal Anatomy and Physiology: – medial meniscus – bucket handle meniscus tear – posterior horn tears of medial meniscus – lateral meniscus – discoid meniscus – indications for repair: – … Read more
– See: Lateral Meniscus / General Discussion of Meniscal Repair – Indications: – any peripheral nondegenerative longitudinal tears < 3 cm; – if tear is w/in 3 mm of the periphery, it is considered vascular; – area 3-5 mm from periphery is grey zone, & > 5 mm from periphery … Read more
– See: medial meniscus – Discussion: – indications: – any peripheral nondegenerative longitudinal tears < 3 cm; – if tear is w/in 3 mm of the periphery, it is considered vascular; – … Read more
– See: Spondyloarthropathies – Discussion: – involves arthritis of large joints (knees & ankles), uveitis, skin lesions, & urethritis, however only a minority will have classic triad of symptoms; – conjunctivitis is observed early, usually before or at the onset of arthritis; – … Read more