– SH Type II Frxs: – most common frx in proximal phalanx in pediatric population; – physeal frx occurs due to the proximal attachment of the collateral ligament; – typically the digit has an abducted angulated – some residual lateral angulation in SH II fractures may be … Read more
– See: – Distal Femoral Physeal Fractures – Hip Fractures in Children – IM Nailing of Pediatric Femoral Fractures – Discussion: – commonest site of fracture of the femoral shaft is in its middle third, where normal anterolateral bowing of the diaphysis is at its maximum; … Read more
– Discussion: – children’s frx are rarely intra-articular; – common types: – physeal frx – torus fracture – green stick frx – both bone forearm frx – galeazzi’s frx – distal radius fracture: – Anesthesia: – note … Read more
– See: – Adult Dens Frx: – Anatomy of C2: – Development of Dens: – Pediatric C-spine – Discussion: – accounts for majority of pediatric C-spine frx (upto 75%) – in children, dens frx occur at an average age … Read more
– See: – Green Stick Fractures – Pediatric Distal Radius Fracture – Pediatric Ulnar Fracture – Discussion: – frx may be of green stick type or complete (latter may be undisplaced, minimally displaced, or markedly displaced w/ overridding); – frx … Read more
– Discussion: – Pavlik harness is a dynamic flexion abduction orthosis used to treat DDH in infants up to 6 months of age; – harness usually leads to stability of reduced hip w/ in 4 wks, but its use should be continued until clinical exam & x-rays of hip are normal; … Read more
– See: – Rheumatoid Boutonniere – Thumb Boutonnere Injuries – Mechanism of Injury: – rupture of central slip directly from its bony insertion commonly results from closed blunt trauma (w/ or w/o fracture); – rheumatoid Arthritis – volar PIP dislocation – … Read more
– Discussion: – typically secondary to a cat bite; – the area involved may become painful and swollen and be accompanied by a secondary lymphadenitis and lymphangitis; – osteomyelitis is another complication; – the bacteriologist should be informed about the possibility of this infection, since the … Read more
– Discussion: – typically involves palmar aponeurosis and digital prolongation (not superficial transverse ligament) in palm; – involves lateral digital sheet, Grayson’s lig (not Cleland’s lig), pretendinous bands, natatory ligament, & spiral bands in digits; – typically digits develop central (pretendinous) & spiral cords; … Read more
– See: TKR Menu – Discussion: – anatomy / q angle – blood supply to the knee – indications for patellar resurfacing – design and function of the patellar component in TKR: – effects of component rotation – Patellar Resurfacing: (technique) – indications for patellar resurfacing … Read more