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References for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Advances in The Federal Republic of Germany–Symposium: Recent Advances in the Surgical Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Newest Knowledge of Rheumatoid Arthritis–Symposium: Advances in Imaging of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Newest Knowledge of Rheumatoid Arthritis–Symposium: Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Medical and Laboratory Aspects. Rheumatoid Arthritis — Pathophysiology and Implications for Therapy. Long-term results of synovectomy in rheumatoid patients. Synovectomy of the rheumatoid … Read more

References for Lower Extremity Tourniquets

The effect of a thigh tourniquet on the incidence of deep venous thrombosis after operations on the fore part of the foot. The use of a tourniquet when plating tibial fractures Limb exsanguination. II. The leg: effect of angle of elevation. The relationship between tourniquet pressure and underlying soft-tissue pressure in the thigh. Blood loss … Read more

Recurrent Atraumatic Anterior Instability

– See: anterior instability – Discussion: – characterized by dislocation occuring after minor trauma, relative ease of relocation, and evidence of multidirectional instability; – this condition is often present in overhead throwing athletes; – it may lead to thoracic outlet syndrome (dead arm syndrome); – causes: … Read more

Radiographic Findings in Hemophilia

– Discussion: – radiographs of knee hemarthrosis, may show the capsule in distension; – synovitis, cartilage thinning, widening and ersion of intercondylar notch; – enlargement of ossification centers, esp distal end of femur; – hemorrhage can displace periosteum to such extent that huge soft tissue mass results … Read more

Radial Nerve

– See: – Posterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome : – Radial Nerve Palsy Associated w/ Humeral Shaft Frx: – Radial Nerve Block – Tendon Transfers for Radial Nerve Palsy: – Anatomy: – three posterior divsions of brachial plexus form posterior cord: (C5 … Read more

Radial Head Prosthetic Replacement

– Discussion: – indicated for comminuted radial head frx which occur w/ concomitant MCL injury, dislocation, or RU joint disruption (Essex Lopresti Fracture); – will serve as spacer & will prevents proximal migration of radius; – w/ RU joint disruption, radial head … Read more

Radial Meniscus Tear

– Discussion: – most commonly found in medial aspect of lateral meniscus; – radial tears of the posterior aspect of the lateral meniscus may be found in association with an anterior cruciate disruption; – may be associated w/ meniscal cysts which do not have to be removed … Read more

Radial Bursae / Thumb Flexor Sheath Infections

– Anatomy: – flexor sheath of thumb usually extends from distal phalanx to a point 2-4 cm proximal to volar wrist crease; – proximal half of tendon sheath is commonly referred to as the radial bursa; – occasionally proximal half of FPL sheath is separate from distal sheath, making them … Read more

RA: Extensor Tendon Rupture: (Vaughn-Jackson syndrome)

– See: – Rheumatoid Arthritis – Extensor Tendon Lacerations – Mallet Finger – Rheumatoid Wrist – Teno-synovectomy – Discussion: – ulnar side of wrist is most common site of extensor tendon ruptures; – pathophysiology: (caput ulnae … Read more

RA: Classification of MP joint Pathology

– See: – Classification: – Stage I: – synovitis; – treated w/ splinting; – Stage II: – joint space narrowing with bone erosions; – treated w/ splinting and surgical synovectomy; – Stage III: … Read more