– Discussion: Tibial Plateau Frx Menu – in most split frxs, large articular frag has separated in coronal plane from posterior portion of medial tibial plateau; – fragment rarely separates from lateral plateau or from anterior aspect of either plateau; – 22% of these frxs will also have assoc intercondylar eminence … Read more
– Discussion: Split Compression / Type II Fractures: – split fragment from articular surface along w/ depressed area similar to that of local compression frx; – lateral wedge frx is combined w/ varying deg of depression of adjacent remaining wt bearing portion of lateral tibial plateau; – depression is usually located anteriorly or centrally; … Read more
– See: – Arteriography – Foot Reconstuctive Surgery – Microanastomosis – Pharmocological Agents in Vascular Surgery – Initial Wound Care of Open Tibia Fractures – Soft Tissue Coverage Following Tibial Frx: (Tibia Frx) – STSG; – split thickness skin grafts require a … Read more
– Discussion: – soleus is a bipiniform (double feather) shaped muscle; – its width encompasses the posterior two thirds of the calf; – it originates from the upper one third of the dorsum & medial surface of the fibula and mid-posterior tibia; – it inserts into the achilles tendon over a 5 cm area just … Read more
– Discussion: – sinus tarsi is the depression found on the lateral side of the tarsus and is distal to and on the same level as the lateral malleolus; – on incision of the structures overlying the sinus tarsi – namely, lateral portion of the inferior extensor retinaculum, interosseous talocalcaneal ligament and reflection … Read more
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– Sizing of the Tibial Component: – generally, the tibial component is either larger or at least the same size as the femoral component; – femoral overhang is a significant source of postoperative TKR pain; – ref: Overhang of the Femoral Component in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Risk Factors and Clinical Consequences – … Read more
– See: Posterior Frx Dislocations of the Hip – Discussion: – simple posterior dislocation without a fracture occurs from a posteriorly directed force against a flexed and adducted femur; – Associated Injuries – Pre-Reduction Radiographs: (radiographic evaluation of hip dislocation) – AP of the Hip; … Read more
– Discussion: – cause of discomfort in anterior aspect of the knee; – caused by persistent traction at the cartilaginous junction of patella & patellar ligament, usually at inferior patellar pole; – usually seen in an active preteen boy who complains of activity-related pain; – differential diagnosis: … Read more