– See: – Growth of Proximal Tibial Epiphysis – Avulsion of the Tibial Tubercle – Discussion: – injuries of prox tibial epiphysis are rare (3 % of lower extremity epiphyseal frx); – injury is uncommon because knee ligaments bypass proximal tibial epiphysis and instead insert more distally; … Read more
– 2 types: Avulsion and Compression Fractures – Avulsion Fractures: – is the more common of the 2 fractures; – mech: adduction, plantarflexion, & tension placed on bifurcate ligament; – bifurcate ligament: – this ligament connects the anterior process of the calcaneus to both the cuboid and navicular bones; … Read more
– See: – Adult Lateral Condylar Fractures – Pediatric Elbow – Discussion: – common frx in children (20% of pediatric elbow frx); – occurs most often between 6-10 yrs of age; – mechanism: fall on the outstretched arm w/ forearm in abduction & elbow in extension; … Read more
– See: – Frx of Medial Condyle in Adult: – Discussion: – rare injury; – look for medial sided pain; – unlike frx of medial epicondyle, elbow dislocation usually does not occur in this injury; – in the report by Leet AI, et al … Read more
– Radiographic Evaluation: – associated injuries: – medial malleolus frx (AP view); – sustentacular tali frx; – metatarsal head frx; – its essential to gauge amount of dorsal and medial comminution of talar neck, as well as tendency … Read more
– Type I: – non displaced fracture of talar neck: – only those frxs in which there is no displacement of the subtalar joints should be designated as type I frxs; – type I frxs are treated w/ below the knee cast immobilization for 8-12 weeks until clinical & x-ray signs … Read more
– Discussion: – displaced tibia frx assoc w/ intact fibula are difficult to maintain in plaster; – varus malunion of tibia is common and difficult to overcome; – delayed union and tibial non unions are also common when tibial frx occurs with an intact fibula; – hypertrophic … Read more
– Surgical Technique: – Post Operative Care and Rehab: – FVFG at Duke University: The staff of the Duke University Orthopaedics wishes to provide efficient & effective care for you. The following information will enable you to utilize our practice most effectively. – Clinic Visits and … Read more
– Discussion: – two processes, lateral & posterior, project from body of talus; – either process may be fractured, either as isolated injury or assoc w/ other ankle or talar injuries; – it is frequently confused w/ an ankle sprain; – non union is a frequent complication … Read more
– See: – Pediatric Frx of the Olecranon – Radial Head Fractures – Discussion: – low energy olecranon fractures: – most commonly occur in elderly patients, and result from indirect trauma; – fracture and results from a … Read more