– Adamantinoma – Basal Cell Carcinoma: – Calcinosis – Chondrosarcoma: – the most common bony malignancy in the hand; – CMC Boss: bony growth at bases of second and third metacarpals; – special radiographs can demonstrate the osteophytes, which may be resected if symptoms warrent; – associated with ganglia at least 30% of the time, … Read more
– Discussion: – comprises articular frx w/ articular incongruity but minimal comminution; – frx extend into the joint distally from a spiral frx of distal tibia – ankle mortise must be evaluated carefully to determine if fibular frx in question is part of joint injury or merely frx assoc … Read more
– See: – Revision TKR: – TKR Menu – Discussion: – asymmetrical bone loss often occurs in the proximal tibia; – CT scan have shown that once one get more than 1 cm below joint line quality and quantity of the supporting cancellous bone diminishes precipitously; … Read more
– See: – PreOp Planning: – TKR Menu – Lateral View: – note if AP size of lateral femoral condyle > medial condyle; – w/ large discrepancy of small degree of Internal Rotation may be necessary to prevent undercutting anterior cortex; – careful preoperative planning, using templates & … Read more
– comminution: – more than 50% cortical comminution is considered significant and increases chance of non union; – displacement: – > 50% frx displacement will significantly increase risk of non-union, due to instability of frx and predisposition for future displacement (if treated closed); – accetable reduction: – > 10 deg … Read more
– Discussion: – KCI Vacuum Assisted Closure Device: (Company Web Site) and V.A.C.® Therapy Indications and Safety Information – Soft Tissue Coverage (Austere Environment) – Flaps and Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC) – technique: – debride all devitalized tissue and contaminated material; – sterile reticulated … Read more
– Discussion: – Should Subcuticular Sutures be Avoided in TKR? – references: – Modality of wound closure after total knee replacement: are staples as safe as sutures? A retrospective study of 181 patients. – Wound complications in joint arthroplasty: comparing traditional and modern methods of skin closure – Staple vs. … Read more
– Menu: – Antibiotic Beads – Antibiotic Prophylaxis – Carrier State – Contaminated Wound Care – Debridement of Muscle: (debridement of open tibia fractures); – Decubitus Ulceration – Drains and Closure of Wounds – Fracture Blisters – Gun Shot Wounds – Pressure Irrigation … Read more
– See: TKR Menu: (Function and Activity after TKR) – Natural History of Painful TKR: – references: – Pain and Depression Influence Outcome 5 Years after Knee Replacement Surgery. – Impact of Psychological Distress on Pain and Function Following Knee Arthroplasty – Potential Causes of TKR failure: – early failures: … Read more
– Trauma Workup – assessment of perfusion: damage control orthopaedics – timing of surgery in orthopaedic patients with brain injury – surgical timing and prevention of pulmonary complications in patients with femur frx – PreOp Planning for IM Nailing: (IM Nailing Technique) – Fracture Classification – Open Femur Frx … Read more