– Discussion: – transverse carpal ligament, is a heavy band of fibers which runs between hamate & pisiform medially to scaphoid and trapezium laterally, and forms fibrous sheath which contains carpal tunnel anteriorly within fibro-osseous tunnel; – posteriorly, tunnel is bordered by carpal bones, and transports median … Read more
– See: Biomechanics of the ACL: – Discussion: – length of 38 mm (range 25 to 41 mm) – width of 10 mm (range 7 to 12 mm) – made up of multiple collagen fascicles; – surrounded by an endotendineum – microspocially: interlacing fibrils … Read more
– See: – Total Hip Replacement Menu: – total hip in DDH – acetabular component menu: – crowe classification – Anatomic Position – Discussion: – w/ low dislocation, attempts should be made for antatomic placement, but should also be considered w/ high dysplastic dislocation; – long term success … Read more
– See: – DeQuervain’s Disease – Differential Diagnosis – Discussion: – snuff box is depression within the borders formed by EPB & EPL; – distal border is formed by prominent edge of base of first metacarpal & proximal border is formed by styloid process of … Read more
Anatomy & Sites of Compression of Cubital Tunnel – Discussion: – cubital tunnel extends from medial epicondyle to olecranon; – it serves as the major contraint for the ulnar nerve as it passes behind the elbow; – w/ flexion the cubital tunnel becomes taunt, and with extension the cubital tunnel becomes lax; – aponeurotic roof … Read more
div class=”mh-row clearfix”> h1>/h1> div class=”bodycopy”>hr size=”3″/> – See: – a onclick=”window.open(this.href,”,’resizable=no,location=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=yes,status=no,toolbar=no,fullscreen=no,dependent=no,status’); return false” href=”http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11464847″>El Escorial Revisited: Revised Criteria for the Diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis br/> /a>br/> – a href=”/nerves/neuropathic-disorders/”>Disorders of Nerves/a>: br/> – a href=”/muscles-tendons/spinal-disorders-involving-the-anterior-horn-cells/”>Anterior Horn/a> Cell Disorders: br/> – a onclick=”window.open(this.href,”,’resizable=no,location=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=yes,status=no,toolbar=no,fullscreen=no,dependent=no,status’); return false” href=”http://www.als.ca/”>ALS … Read more
– See: – Phalangeal Menu: – finger tip injuries – replantation of the digits – soft tissue replacement in the hand and forearm: – upper extremity amputations: … 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
– 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: – often occurs as a result of degenerative disc disease and facet deficiency; – it is often associated w/ intersegmental instability and w/ central stenosis; – more commonly involves older black females and diabetics (affects females 6 times as much as males); – involves L4-L5 … Read more