(see also: Acetabular Frx; Femoral Neck Frx; Radiology of the Hip) Antibiotic Prophylaxis Anterolateral Approach Anterior Approach Anteversion of Hip Arthrodesis Arthroscopy of the Hip Aspiration Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head Blood Supply to the femoral head and neck; Capsule Child’s Hip – Pathologic disorders CDH Coxa Vara Dislocations of the Hip Effusion Embryology … Read more
– Hip Arthroscopy: (see hip joint and hip capsule) – indications: – evaluation of hip pain- candidates are patients with nonspecific radiographic findings and reproducible, functionally-limiting exam findings; – false negative rate of plain x-ray, bone scan, CT, arthrogram, and routine MRI has been quoted as high as 80% in some patient populations. – gadolinium enhanced MRI demonstrated … Read more
– Neurological: – two point discrimination: – used to test sensory innervation of the digits in adult patients, where as, the ability of skin to wrinkle (when placed in water) is used to test sensation in children; – normal values: … Read more
Current Concepts Review. Carpal Instability. Problem Disorders of the *Wrist–Symposium:* On Resection of the Proximal Carpal Row. Problem Disorders of the *Wrist–Symposium:* Radiography of the *Wrist.* Trends in Subspecialties–Symposium: Adhesive Capsulitis of the *Wrist:* Diagnosis and Treatment. Problem Disorders of the Wrist–Symposium: The Vascularity of the Wrist: Identification of *Arterial* Patterns at Risk. Symposium–Progress in Sports Medicine: Athletic … Read more
– Anatomy and Discussion: – term describes abnormal flexion posture of PIP joint of one of lesser 4 toes; – the hammer toe deformity is similar to the curly toe deformity but is not malrotated; – flexion deformity of PIP may be fixed or supple; – w/ … Read more
– See: – adolescent bunion – bunionette – Discussion: – pathophysiology – blood supply of MCP joint – windlass mechanism – diff dx: – gout – hallux rigidus (cheilectomy); … Read more
– See: Shoulder Menu: – Anatomy: – GHJ has a greater ROM than any other joint; – Bony Anatomy: – its shallow, & is more akin to a grapefruit in saucer than ball in socket. – lack of bony stability & wide ROM … Read more
– Discussion: – GCT of tendon sheath are not really tumors but reactive lesions, which are similar to PVNS; – they do not always arise from the tendon sheath but may arise from the synovium; – it is the second most common benign hand tumor next to ganglions; … Read more
Management of Difficult Shoulder Problems–Symposium: The Frozen Shoulder Diagnosis and Management. Recalcitrant chronic adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. Role of contracture of the coracohumeral ligament and rotator interval in pathogenesis and treatment. The frozen shoulder. Diagnosis and management. Frozen shoulder. A long-term follow-up. Combination treatment for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. The resistant frozen shoulder. Manipulation … Read more
– Discussion: – two processes, lateral & posterior, project from body of talus – either process may be fractured, either as isolated injury or assoc w/ other ankle or talar injuries; – diff dx of posterior ankle pain: (os trigonum) – embryology: … Read more