– See: – Chondral and Osteochondral Injuries of the Knee / Articular Cartilage: Injury and Potential for Repair: / Osteoarthritis – Enchondral Ossification – Discussion: – hyaline cartilage caps ends of bones that form synovial joints; – in other hyaline cartilage structures, surrounding perichondrium contains both capillaries for nutrition and the cells that become … Read more
– Lateral Compartment: – lateral compartmet may be visualized with the arthroscope thru either anterolateral or anteromedial compartment; – initially knee should be placed in flexion and internal rotation, and while holding internal rotation, apply a varus stress, and bring the leg to between 20-40 deg of extension; … Read more
ankle arthroscopy elbow arthroscopy hip arthroscopy arthroscopy of the knee joint shoulder arthroscopy – arthroscopic rotator cuff repair wrist arthroscopy Additional Informaton The Effect of Irrigation Solution at Different Temperatures on Articular Cartilage Metabolism Supraphysiologic Temperature Enhances Cytotoxic Effects of Bupivacaine on Bovine Articular Chondrocytes in an In Vitro Study Effect of Different … Read more
– See: – Knee Joint Menu: – Chondral and Osteochondral Injuries of the Knee and Meniscal Tears – Discussion: – arthroscopic lavage alone may be of some benefit; – debridement has little value for long-standing or severe osteoarthritis of knee – where as, in the recent … Read more
– Discussion: – need to determien whether the fibrous has primarily affected flexion or extension; – need to determine either from radiographs or from MRI, whether incorrecttunnel placement, is the cause of the decrease motion and fibrosis; – also evaluate for patella baja; – … Read more
– See: – Arteriography / angiographic 3D view – Arterio-venous malformations – Arterial Trauma – Development – Fractures associated with Arterial Injuries – Intimal Injuries – Microanastomosis – Pharmocological Agents in Vascular Surgery – Prosthetic … Read more
– Discussion: – these fractures by definition are associated w/ vascular trauma, and have a high prevalence of infection: – its important to assess viability of the limb, both w/ common sense, as well as w/ objective criteria such as the MESS; – main controversy is whether tp procede on with vascular repair, frx … Read more
– See: – Artery Menu – Arterial Injuries Associated with Fractures – Pharmocological Agents in Vascular Surgery: – Technique of Microanatomosis: – Arteriography – Types of Injuries: – intimal injuries: – nonsevered artery: – results from blunt force or stretch, may follow passage of missle; – results in loss or reduction of flow w/o external … Read more
– Discussion: – includes posterior 1/3 of lateral supporting structures; – it includes LCL, arcuate ligament, & exension of popliteus; – posterior 1/3 of the lateral ligamentous complex is reinforced by biceps, popliteus, & lateral head of gastrocnemius; – LCL: … Read more
– Discussion: – it is not a separate ligament but is condensation of fibers of origin of popliteus and helps form the arcuate complex: – arcuate ligament is a Y shaped condensation of fibers that courses from the fibular head, over the popliteus, to insert on the posterior capsule; … Read more