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Merchant Technique

– Discussion:     – for evaluation of both the patella and trochlea surfaces of femur;     – disadvantages:           – this view does not necessarily predict which patients will show functional improvements w/ surgical realignment;           – as pointed out by O’Neil (1997) some patients … Read more

Medial Condyle Frx in Adult

  – See: Medial Approach: – Discussion:     – medial epicondyle is common origin of several flexor muscles of hand and wrist;     – when medial epicondyle is frxed, flexor muscles pull fragment distally;     – during surgical procedure care must be made to protect ulnar nerve; – Fixation Stratedgy:     – … Read more

Medial Epicondyle Frx of the Humerus

– See:      – Pediatric Elbow Injuries            – distal humeral physeal separation            – lateral condyle frx, pediatric            – supracondylar frx of humerus – Discussion:     – third most common pediatric elbow frx (5-10%) (behind supracondylar and lateral condylar fractures);     – most common between ages of 9 … Read more

Malleolar Screws

– Discussion:     – malleolar screws with cortex thread, shaft & trocar tip have limited use in the metaphyseal area, distal humerus, trochanteric area, &          sometimes in the ankle, where the bone is rather dense;     – malleolar scew has a smooth shaft and is partially threaded;     – … Read more

Lesser Tuberosity Fractures

– See: Fracture Dislocation: – Discussion:     – pure avulsions of the lesser tuberosity are rare;     – pressence of this frx raises possibility of assoicatted posterior dislocation;     – lesser tuberosity fragment consists of the lesser tuberosity with its attached subscapularis muscle;     – avulsion of this frag may allow … Read more

LC-DCP, 4.5 mm in Pure Titanium

– See:  Synthes Plates and Screws:3.5 MM DCP, LC-DCP   3.5 MM LCP    4.5 MM LCP RECONSTRUCTION PLATE      – Dynamic Compression Plates:     – Properties of Titanium; – Discussion:     – is used for same indications as DCP, but the improved design offers additional advantages;     – undercut plate holes: undercut at each … Read more