origin: transverse process of the first to fifth thoracic vertebrae; insertion: transverse processes of the 2nd to 6th cervical vertebrae and sometimes to the atals transverse process; action: acting unilaterally, laterally flexes the neck; acting bilaterally, extension and hypertension of the neck; nerve supply: posterior … Read more
– Discussion: – frx consist of frxs of both pubic rami plus posterior frx of SI complex or sacrum: – there is vertically oriented frx thru anterior and posterior pelvis together w/ superior displacement of lateral “acetabulum-containing” fragment of pelvis; – this injury is characterized by rupture of entire … Read more
origin and insertion: pairs of small muscles, anterior and posterior, on each side of the spine joining the transverse processes of adjacent vertebrae; they extend from the atlas to the 1st thoracic vertebrae and from the 10th throracic vertebrae to the … Read more
– See: Distral Radius Frx Menu – Dorsal Barton’s Frx – Volar Barton’s Frx – Unstable Distal Radial Frx – Discussion: – mechanism: – distal radius articular frx principally result from the die punch mechanism of injury that leads to consistent patterns of articular disruption and often w/ radiographic signs … Read more
– See: Total Hip Replacement Menu – Heterotopic Ossification – Discussion: – typically develops on x-ray 3-8 wks postop in pericapsular area of the affected hip joint; – over all incidence is 50% (1/3 of these are clinically significant); – risk factors: … Read more
– PreOp Management: – medical conditions, anesthesia, and timing of surgery – etiology of fracture: – arrhythmia, osteoporosis, pathologic hip fractures, seizure, stroke – ref: Osteoporosis and proximal femoral fractures in the female elderly of Jerusalem. – fall producing a direct … Read more
History & Physical Form (best viewed w/ Netscape) Please fill out the following information and press the SUBMIT button: Please enter your e-mail address: CRW CRWms AB TPV History ROS and Non Ortho PE Orthopaedic PE Spine Vascular Hip Knee Ankle Write in today’s date: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct … Read more
Open Fractures / Frx Healing Acetabular Fracture Ankle Fractures Barton’s Fracture: Dorsal Barton’s Fracture Volar Barton’s Fracture Bennet’s Fracture Both Bone Forearm Frx Boxer’s Frx Burst Fractures (of spine) Calcaneus, Frx Capitulum Fractures Chauffeur’s Fracture Chance Fracture Clavicle Fracture Colles Fracture Compression Frx (Spinal) Condylar Fractures (of elbow) Coronoid Process Frx Cuboid Frx Den’s Fracture … Read more
– Discussion: – measurement of the increased rate of settling of erythrocytes is an important laboratory test in evaluation of disease activity in patients with connective-tissue diseases, certain infections, and neoplastic diseases; – a useful measure to follow the course of previously diagnosed specific illnesses; – westergren method; … Read more
– Mechanism: ACL Tear: – Physical Exam of ACL Tears: (see knee exam) – Anterior Drawer Test – Anteromedial Rotatory Stability: – Anterolateral Rotatory Instability – Clunk Test – Lachman – Losee Test – Partial ACL – Pivot … Read more