– See – Pediatric Both Bone Frx – Deforming Forces – Discussion of Blount Fractures – Implants for Fractures of the Radius and Ulna – Plating Techniques – Indications for Operative Treatment: – all displaced, unstable fractures of the radius and ulna in adults; – radial shaft fractures: all displaced fractures of the radius with … Read more
– Discussion: – anesthesia: insist on general anesthesia rather than regional anesthesia for the following reasons: – it is essential that the patient not move during delicate portions of the case; – it is often helpful to paralyze the patient during the fracture … Read more
– Discussion: – adductor pollicis consists of 2 parts, one of which is transverse & other oblique; – transverse head attaches to the volar crest of the 3rd metacarpal; – oblique head attaches to ligaments around capitate, trapezium, and covering of the FCR; – heads … Read more
– See: Herpes Simplex Finger Infection – Discussion: – adult w/ initial Herpes simplex infecction infection: – 200mg PO q4h while awake (5 caps/day) for 10 days; – or 5mg/kg IV over 1hr q8hr x 5days, or 1gm/day in 5 divided … Read more
– See: Bone Tumor Menu – Discussion: – rare tumor of unknown origin; – occurs primarily in young males between 10 – 30 years of age (most common after skeletal maturity); – pts present w/ firm, slowly enlarging mass that produces minimal disability; … Read more
– See: Infection Menu and Wound Management: and Local Antibiotic Delivery for Septic Joints – Discussion: – basic science: – useful in treating biofilm; – references: – In vitro characteristics of tobramycin-PMMA beads: compressive strength and leaching. – Antibiotic bone cement in THA. An in vivo comparison of the elution properties of … Read more
– Discussion: – AC joint is situated between the clavicle and acromion; – acromion has two ossification centers which fuse at age 22 yrs; – it permits motion in three planes: – AP gliding of acromion during protraction & retraction of scapula; … Read more
– See: Achilles Tendonitis – Discussion: – ruptures typically occur after age 30, more often in people beyond middle age; – rupture at musculous tendinous junction occurs most often in young people, but ruptures near the calcaneus also occur; – inciting event may be related to … Read more
– See: Pseudoachondroplasia – Discussion: – autosomal dominant disorder; – arises due to a point mutation for the gene encoding a fibroblast growth factor (Fibroblast growth factor receptor 3) – over 80% of all persons with this disorder are born to parents who are not achondroplastic, & such parents rarely … Read more
– See Rotator cuff; – origin: infraspinatus fossa of scapula – insertion: posterior aspect of greater tuberosity of humerus, capsule of shoulder joint; – demensions: infraspinatus has been shown to average 29 mm wide, with a mean medial-to-lateral width of 19 mm – action: extension, horizontal extension and lateral rotation of humerus at the shoulder … Read more