– Discussion: – coalition bewteen talus & calcaneus may be difficult to detect on xray – cartilaginous coalition between the talus and calcaneus in the area of the middle facet may also be detected by an irregularity of the joint surfaces of the talus and calcaneus; – anterior facet is … Read more
– Discussion: – radiographs of knee hemarthrosis, may show the capsule in distension; – synovitis, cartilage thinning, widening and ersion of intercondylar notch; – enlargement of ossification centers, esp distal end of femur; – hemorrhage can displace periosteum to such extent that huge soft tissue mass results … Read more
– See: X-rays of the Foot – Radiographs: – broden’s view: – dorsoplantar (AP): – delineates calcaneocuboid joint – demonstrates amount of lateral spread of calcaneus – demnstrates subluxation of talonavicular joint; … Read more
– Discussion: – complete knee series should include an anteroposterior, lateral, & axilla view as well as a tunnel view in skeletally immature pts; – Specific Views: – Axilla View – Lateral Radiograph – Tangential Patellar Views – Tunnel Radiograph – X-ray Features of … Read more
– Rosenburg View: – used to evaluate for narrowing of the cartilage space in the wt. bearing, flexed knee position; – this provides a film with the anterior margin of the tibial plateau superimposed on the posterior margin; – technique: – patient is standing with the knees flexed at 45 deg; … Read more
– See: – Posterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome : – Radial Nerve Palsy Associated w/ Humeral Shaft Frx: – Radial Nerve Block – Tendon Transfers for Radial Nerve Palsy: – Anatomy: – three posterior divsions of brachial plexus form posterior cord: (C5 … Read more
– Discussion: – indicated for comminuted radial head frx which occur w/ concomitant MCL injury, dislocation, or RU joint disruption (Essex Lopresti Fracture); – will serve as spacer & will prevents proximal migration of radius; – w/ RU joint disruption, radial head … Read more
– See: – Adult Radial Neck Frx and Radial Head Frx; – Pediatric Elbow Injuries – Discussion: – radial neck frx are more common in children, whereas frx of radial head occur primarily in adults; – site of frx in childhood is either thru physis w/ … Read more
– Discussion: – marginal radial head frx w/ displacement, depression, or angulation. – by definition has less than 30% of articular involvement and more than 2 mm of displacement; – motion may be blocked by articular step off; – Non Operative Treatment: – decisions regarding treatment … Read more
– See: – Innervation – Rectus Femoris / Intermedius / Lateralis / Medialis – Extensor Mechanism Injuries of the Knee – Rupture of the Quadriceps – Rectus Femoris: origin: – straight head: anterior … Read more