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Rheumatoid Factor

– Discussion:     – RF is term used to describe group of autoantibodies w/ anti-IgG activity;     – about 80-90% of RA pts have antibodies to the Fc region of IgG;     – this antibody, called rheumatoid factor (anti-IgG), will also occur in bacterial endocarditis, schistosomiasis, leprosy, osteomyelitis, and other chronic infections; … Read more

RF: Radiofrequency Signals

– Discussion:     – MRI signal is generated by subjecting atoms to radiofrequency pulsations;     – frequency of this precession is known as resonant frequency & is proportional to the strength of the applied magnetic field

Rhabdomyosarcoma

– See: Soft Tissue Menu – Discussion:     – describes sarcomas of smooth muscle (leiomyosarcoma) & sarcomas of skeletal muscle (rhabdomyosarcoma);     – rhabdomyosarcomas make up 2/3 of pediatric soft-tissue sarcomas;     – rhabdomyosarcoma has two forms:          – embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma:                – … Read more

Revision TKR: Isolated Liner Exchange

– Discussion:     – may be indicated for patients with knee stiffness and pain with securely fixed and appropriately aligned components;     – involves arthrolysis of adhesions and exchange to a thinner tibial polyethylene insert;     – in the report by Babis GC, et al, the authors reviewed their experience with this technique; … Read more

Revision Total Knee Replacement:

    Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty – Assistance provided by Michael Berend MD – PreOperative Considerations and Implant Selection: – work up of the painful TKR: – Surgical Approach: (Surgical Approach for Primary TKR); – Component Removal: – prior to component removal, take the knee thru a range of motion and evaluate patellar tracking and … Read more