– Methods: – increasing pin diameter: – most important factor in fixator stability; – adult tibia: usually requires fixation w/ 4.5 to 6.0 mm pins; – pins must be < 1/3 bone diameter to prevent pin hole fractures; … Read more
– See: – Limb Development – Longitudinal Growth: – Pediatric Bone Circulation – Salter Harris – Epiphyseal Physis: – Discussion: – cartilage model includes three elements, – articular cartilage: – formation of articular cartilage depends on: – interzone formation – resorption of the interzone – intersitial growth of the articular cartilage and underlying epiphyseal cartilage … Read more
– Adult Condylar Fractures: (surgical technique) – capitellar and coronal shear frx – distal humerus frx: – lateral condyle frx: – medial condyle frx: – distal humeral non union: … Read more
– See: Elbow Dislocations in Adults: – Discussion: – elbow dislocations in children are a relatively uncommon; – peak incidence occurs in adolescence between 11-15 years. – posterior dislocations are most common type; – posterior dislocation usually results from fall on outstretched hand w/ forarm supinated & … Read more
– Discussion: – RA manifests itself in many ways in elbow joint, including nodules and bursae, synovitis, progressive joint destruction, antecubital cysts, & ulnar or, rarely posterior interosseous palsy; – note that involvement of the RA elbow is infrequently an isolated and therefore it is important to consider possible involvement in the wrist … Read more
– ROM: – normal flexion is from 0 to 150 deg of motion and 80 deg of pronation and supination; – functional range of motion is from 30-130 deg flexion and 50 deg of pronation-supination; – no tenderness, synovitis, swelling, subcutaneous nodules along the olecranon border (bursa), lateral/medial epicondyle; … Read more
Arthroscopy Arteries of the Upper Limb Aspiration of Elbow Biceps – distal tendon rupture Capitulum Fractures Condylar Fractures/ Pediatric Condylar Frx Coranoid Process Frx Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Elbow in the R.A. Patient Dislocations of the Elbow Distal Humeral Physeal Separation Flexion Contracture of the Elbow Hetertopic Bone Formation Lateral Epicondylitis Medial Collateral Ligament Medial Epicondylitis … Read more
– See Elbow Arthritis – Equipement: – 30 deg, 4 mm arthroscope; – arthroscopic pump; – Positioning: – patient is usually prone with sandbag placed under antecubital fossa; – TV monitor is positioned opposite of the patient; – ulnar nerve is palpated to pinpoint its location and to ensure that it does not subluxate with … Read more
PreOp Prepartion – Drill and Screw Sizes: – 6.0/5.0 mm cortical screws require 4.8 mm drill (110 mm long and 30-50 mm thread); – 6.0/5.0 mm cancellous screws require 3.2 mm drill (100-130 length, 40-60 mm thread); – 4.5/3.5 mm cortical screws require 3.2 mm drill; (80-100 length, 30-40 mm thread); … Read more
Current Concepts Review. Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism after Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. Current Concepts Review. Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolic Disease Following Hip and Knee Surgery. Original Articles: Deep-Vein Thrombosis And The Incidence Of Subsequent Symptomatic Cancer. Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after major reconstructive operations on the spine. A prospective analysis of three … Read more