– See: – Posterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome : – Radial Nerve Palsy Associated w/ Humeral Shaft Frx: – Radial Nerve Block – Tendon Transfers for Radial Nerve Palsy: – Anatomy: – three posterior divsions of brachial plexus form posterior cord: (C5 … Read more
– See: – Adult Radial Neck Frx / Pediatric Radial Head Frx – Discussion: – radial head frx is most common type of elbow fracture in adults; – frx of the radial head occurs primarily in adults, whereas fractures of the radial neck are more common in children; … Read more
– See: Trianglular Space – Anatomy: – formed by: – humerus – teres major – teres minor – long head of triceps – contents: – … Read more
– Discussion: – Q angle is the angle formed by a line drawn from the ASIS to central patella and a second line drawn from central patella to tibial tubercle; – an increased Q angle is a risk factor for patellar subluxation; – normally Q angle is 14 deg for … Read more
– See: Phalangeal Injury Menu: – Discussion: – fractures of the proximal phalanx are potentially the most disabling fractures in the hand; – direct blows tend to cause transverse or comminuted frx, where as twisting injury may cause oblique or spiral fracture; – proximal fragments are usually … Read more
– See: – Humeral Shaft Fractures in Children – Throwing Shoulder – Discussion: – most of these injuries are either Salter I or II fractures; – frx separations of proximal humeral epiphysis occur most often between ages of 11 and 15 years; – … Read more
– See: Proximal Humeral Physeal Injuries – Discussion: – classification of proximal humeral fractures: – anatomic neck fracture: – one part fracture – two part fractures … Read more
– Anatomy: (see forearm flexors) – origin: – humeral head: medial epicondyle of humerus & common flexion tendon; – ulnar head: medial side of coronoid process of ulna; – insertion: middle 1/3 of lateral surface of … Read more
– Discussion: – first major branch of the brachial artery is the profunda brachii; – arises from the brachial artery high in the arm, about level w/ lower edge of the latissimus dorsi tendon (18-25 cm above the medial epicondyle); – leaves brachial artery to pass posteriorly company w/ … Read more
– Frx – Menu (See: Post Op Orders) – Axial Skeleton – C-spine – Spine – Pelvis – Upper Extremity – Shoulder – Humerus – Elbow – Wrist – Hand – Lower Extremity – Hip – Femur – Knee – Tibia – Ankle – Foot – Systems – Neuro – Cranio-Maxillo-Facial – Spine – Cardiac … Read more