Data Trace Editor – See: – Rheumatoid Boutonniere – RA – Swan Neck Deformity – Arthrodesis: of PIP – expect improved key pinch strength w/ fusion of PIP joint of index finger; – arthroplasty of PIP joint of index is least successful … Read more
– See: – Boutonniere Injuries – Menu – Thumb Boutonniere Deformity – Discussion: – rheumatoid boutonniere deformity begins w/ PIP synovitis & elongation capsule; – inflammation leads to lengthening of central extensor slip and triangular ligament (becoming dysfunctional) and volar displacement of the lateral bands … Read more
– 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
– Dose: 200, 300, 400 mg tablets
– 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
– 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
– See: – FDP rupture – FPL rupture – Teno-synovectomy – Discussion: – when flexor tendon ruptures occur, there are two usual causes: – attrition or direct invasion by tenosynovitis; – these occur in carpal canal due to invasion or attrition; – scaphoid bone … Read more
– 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
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