The Hip book

Dynamic Compression Plates, DCP, 3.5 mm

– See:  Synthes Plates and Screws:3.5 MM DCP, LC-DCP   3.5 MM LCP    4.5 MM LCP RECONSTRUCTION PLATE       – Dynamic Compression Plates:       – DCP, 3.5 mm Applied as a Self Compression Plate:       – DCP 3.5 mm Applied as Self Compression Plate w/ Lag Screw Thru Plate – Dynamic Compression … Read more

Distal Third Humeral Frx: Holstein Lewis

– See:        – Adult Condylar Fractures       – Distal Humeral Nonunion       – Humeral Fractures – Non Operative Treatment: (cast bracing);     – some orthopaedists do not feel that Holestein Lewis Frx are amenable to cast bracing;     – some of these fractures are amenable to cast bracing … Read more

Distal Olecranon Fracture

– Discussion:     – if frx extends distally past midpoint of trochlear notch, it no longer represents only a disruption of the triceps mechanism;     – it comprimises stability of elbow in withstanding varus & valgus forces; – Reduction:     – reduction of olecranon frx is easiest w/ elbow in extension which relaxes the … Read more

Differential Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

– see carpal tunnel syndrome – Overuse Syndromes:        – include muscle pain, tendinitis, fibrositis, epicondylitis, & psychological conditions that may contribute to disability; – Vascular Pathology – Anatomic Diff Dx:     – Cervical Root Impingement           – combination of nerve entrapment & radiculopathy (C6-C7) is not uncommon … Read more