– See: – Discussion: – consider 90 deg of flexion in splint for 4 days, then begin CPM; – need to start early motion; – look for late varus collapse of knee; – attempt to ambulate at 2-4 days, & consider FWB at 3-6 months; … Read more
– used to image the pisiform and pisotriquetral joint – technique: – hand rests on its ulnar border and tilts 30 to 35 deg dorsally; – thumb is slightly abducted; – central beam is directed to the … Read more
– See: Deep Palmar Arch – Discussion: – superficial arch is much larger & important than the deep arch – classical complete arch present in only 34% (from radial & ulnar) – variations: – entirely from the ulnar artery in … Read more
– See: proximal biceps tendonopathy – Discussion: – refers to a detachment lesion of the superior aspect of glenoid labrum, which serves as the insertion of long head of biceps; – relatively common injury in throwing atheletes, but may most commonly occur in patients who have fallen or who have received a blow on the shoulder; – references: – Kinetics … Read more
– See: proximal femoral shaft fractures / – Discussion: – definition: – between lesser trochanter and 5 cm distal, even as far as center of isthmus of the femoral shaft; – technically starts below the lesser tuberosity; … Read more
– See: Bone Healing w/ Plates – Discussion: – useful in subtrochanteric frxs since it permits insertion of at least two cortical screws into proximal fragment (calcar); – having multiple points of fixation above and below the fracture prevents varus or rotational migration; … Read more
– See: – arteries of the upper limb – subclavian vein – thoracic outlet syndrome; – Discussion: – injuries are rare because of overlying bony skeleton; – right subclavian artery originates from innominate artery & passes into neck behind the right SC … Read more
– Discussion: – to evaluate for Hill Sachs Lesion after dislocations; – Technique: – the patient is supine; – a cassette is placed under the involved shoulder – the palm of the hand of the affected extremity is placed on top of … Read more