– Discussion: – at wrist, Lister’s tubercle is palpable on dorsum of radius; – it serves as a pulley for the EPL; – radial and ulnar styloid processes are also palpable, w/ tip of radial styloid process projecting 1 cm distal to that of ulna; – on … Read more
– See: Midfoot/Forefoot Fractures – Discussion: – anatomy of the midfoot – mechanism: – because 2nd metatarsal is the longest metatarsal proximally, it will often be frxed at its base, with the other metatarsals dislocated; – dorsal capsule of Lisfranc’s … Read more
– See: – Anatomy of the Physis – Deformities – Enchondral Ossification – Longitudinal Growth: – Pediatric Bone Circulation – Salter Harris – Discussion: – at about the 4th week of development, paired upper and … Read more
– Discussion: – see: limb development and physeal anatomy; – leg length discrepancy leads to awkward gait, & pelvic obliquity. – treatment of limb length inequality, requires an ability to predict leg length discrepancy at skeletal maturity; – differential diagnosis of limb length inequality – … Read more
– Volar Wrist Ligaments: – ligaments of wrist are most highly developed on palmar side of wrist; – palmar wrist ligaments originate laterally from radial styloid, & are directed in a distal ulnar direction; – intrinsic ligaments: – radial ligaments arise on palmar … Read more
Case Example by Dr. James R. Urbaniak MD – Discussion: – indicated for patients with basal joint arthritis or CMC instability; – LRTI involves partial or complete resection of the trapezium and recreation of the palmar oblique ligament using the distally based radial half of FCR to reconstruct … Read more
Co-authored by: Jan Van Der Bauwhede MD – Discussion: – disorder of unknown etiology characterised by local proliferation of abnormal fibrous tissue in the plantar fascia – this tissue is locally aggressive and progressively replaces the normal plantar aponeurosis – this leads to often painful thickened fascia with nodules … Read more
– Description – I Open (usually from stabbing) – II Closed (usually from motorcycle accident) – IIa Supraclavicular – preganglionic: – avulsion of nerve roots, usually from high speed injuries with other … Read more
– Discussion: – view should demonstrate the metacarpals, lunate and radius aligned – hand will appear slightly palmar flexed; – w/ proper technique, the volar pisiform will lie between the distal aspect of scaphoid and the palmar aspect of the head of the capitate; – Specific Point of Evaluation: … Read more
– Discussion: – may position frame laterally if its cross bars are made of carbon (radiolucent); – disadvantage: relatively weak stabilization in AP plane; – if two pins are used at metaparpal level, 6 cortices are obtained by distal pin capturing two cortices & more proximal pin … Read more