– Discussion: – torus is derived from Latin (tori) meaning a swelling or protuberance; – failure of cortex on compression side, 2-3 cm proximal to physis; – torus (buckle) frxs of distal metaphysis of radius & ulna is most common frx in lower forearm in young children; … Read more
– TKR Surgical Technique: – extramedullary guides – proximal tibial resection: – posterior slope of the tibial component: – depth of tibial cut: – Effect of the tibial cut on subsidence following total knee arthroplasty. – joint … Read more
– See: Patella in TKR – Discussion: – indications for patellar resurfacing – patellar malalignment – lateral retinacular release – Technique: – start by everting the patella laterally and reflecting the fat pad & synovium from around its periphery; – remove any overhanging osteophytes; – … Read more
Methods to Prevent Infection: – prophylactic antibiotics – skin prep agents – Considerations: – patient is placed in supine position, hip bump is optional; – tourniquet: – in the study by Wakankar HM, et al (1999) the authors prospectively studied the effect of tourniquet … Read more
– See: TKR: Soft Tissue Balance and Collateral Ligaments – Discussion: – fixed varus is the most common angular contracture in pts undergoing tkr; – this deformity may be accentuated by the presence of medial tibial plateau or medial femoral condyle osteophytes; – it is essential that … Read more
– See: – TKR Menu – blood supply to the knee: – standard lateral retinacular release: – Discussion: – at completion of TKR, patellar tracking are critically evaluated to insure stability; – patellar tracking may be improved by removal of patellar osteophytes … Read more
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