– Discussion: – indicated primary for traumatic peripheral ulnar sided TFCC tears; – negative predictive factors for successful repair include concomitant ulnocarpal impaction syndrome (associated w/ degenerative tears) and peripheral radial tears (due to the relative avasucularity of the disc in this region; – some surgeons feel … Read more
– See Rotator cuff: – anatomy: – origin: middle half of the lateral scapular border; – insertion: inferior aspect of greater tuberosity of the humerus, capsule of shoulder joint; – action: – lateral rotation of humerus at the shoulder (responsible for 45% of power of external rotation); … Read more
– See: Iliotibial Band Syndrome – General Anatomy: – origin: – anterior iliac crest outer lip, anterior border of the ilium, outer surface of anterior superior iliac spine; – insertion: – iliotibial band of fascia lata on lateroanterior aspect of thigh, … Read more
– alpha blocker, decreases sympathetic tone; – side effects include hypotension and tachycardia; – Adult Dose: 10 mg PO tid
– See: Abductors of the Shoulder : Origin: dorsal surface of inferior angle of the scapula on the lower 1/3 of scapular axillary border; Insertion: medial lip of bicipital groove of humerus; medial to latissimus dorsi tendon; Action: adducts and medially rotates humerus at the shoulder; extends the shoulder joint; Reversed origin insertion action: … Read more
– Discussion: – overuse syndrome or tendinosis involving the region of the lateral humeral epicondyle; – most often the origin of the ECRB displays an abnormal vascular proliferation and focal hyaline degeneration; – ref: Anatomic Factors Related to the Cause of Tennis Elbow – EDC may … Read more
– See: – combined injuries of the median and ulnar nerves: – nerve repair – median nerve repair at the wrist – Discussion: – patient’s ability to oppose is weak, and the FPL provides most of the strength in flexion; – loss of the radial … Read more
– See: – combined injuries of the median and ulnar nerves: – nerve repair – median nerve repair at the wrist – Discussion: – patient’s ability to oppose is weak, and the FPL provides most of the strength in flexion; – loss of the radial … Read more
– Discussion: – there are many surgical options for restoring digital extension in radial nerve palsy; – as w/ all tendon transfers, consider not only synergistic muscle activity, but also amplitude as well as muscle power and tendon excursion; – if surgery must be delayed, … Read more
– See: tendon excursion – Discussion: – FCR to EDC transfer; – this transfer is also well suited for finger extension; – advantages: – uses same incision as for the pronator and … Read more