– Discussion: – equivalent to Weber type A fracture; – transverse avulsion type fracture of the fibula (short oblique or transverse) below the level of joint or tear of the lateral collateral ligaments and vertical fracture of the medial malleolus; – mechanism: … Read more
– See: – Lateral Compartment – Anterior Compart – Deep Posterior Compartment – Discussion: – superficial posterior compartment contians gastrocnemius, soleus, popliteus, & plantaris muscles. – sural nerve, short & long saphenous veins are also w/in this compartment, but there are no … Read more
– See: subtalar arthrodesis – Primary Fusion: – indicated for fractures w/ more than 3 parts; – restores length of gastrocnemius-soleus complex – corrects flat foot – relieves the narrow peroneal space; – in the presentation by Infante AF, et al (15th Annual Meeting of … Read more
– See: – Ulnar Nerve: – Anatomy & Sites of Compression of Cubital Tunnel: – Surgical Considerations: – transposition can entail subQ or submuscular transposition with excision of medial intermuscular septum, and release of arcade of Struthers; – in the presence of H.O. the nerve should be … Read more
– Discussion – Examination of Patellofemoral Joint – exam considerations: – generalized hyperlaxity – femoral anteversion – vastus medialis obliquus atrophy – genu valgum – external tibial torsion – patellar dysplasia – trochlear dysplasia … Read more
– See: Sub-Talar Joint – Discussion: – involves dislocation of distal articulations of talus at both talocalcaneal & talonavicular joints; – ankle joint is undisturbed; – distinguish between medial and lateral subtalar dislocation; – method of reduction is different w/ each type … Read more
– See: – Sub Talar Dislocation – Subtalar Fusion – Transverse tarsal joint – Triple Arthrodesis – Discussion: – anatomy: – axis of rotation: – axis of subtalar joint is approx … Read more
– Discussion: – occur as the result of repetitive loading below yeild strength & are most common in lower extremity (metatarsals > calcaneus > tibia); – Matheson, et al.: 370 athletes with stress fractures tibia (49.1%), tarsals (25.3%), metatarsals (8.8%) and bilateral stress fractures in 16.6% of cases; – focal structural … Read more
– Midfoot Fatigue Fractures: – fatigue frx are rare in midfoot (of these frx in navicular are most common); – radiographs & bone scan are necessary to make the diagnosis; – treatment involves eliminating athletic activity until healing is complete, which often takes several months; – Metatarsal Stress Frx: … Read more