Data Trace Editor – Meniscal Anatomy and Physiology: – medial meniscus – bucket handle meniscus tear – posterior horn tears of medial meniscus – lateral meniscus – discoid meniscus – indications for repair: – any peripheral nondegenerative longitudinal tears < 3 cm; – if tear is w/in 3 mm of the periphery, it is considered vascular; – area … Read more
– See: medial meniscus – Discussion: – indications: – any peripheral nondegenerative longitudinal tears < 3 cm; – if tear is w/in 3 mm of the periphery, it is considered vascular; – area 3-5 mm from periphery is grey zone, & > 5 mm from periphery is considered avascular; (see vascularity of … Read more
– See: Lateral Meniscus / General Discussion of Meniscal Repair – Indications: – any peripheral nondegenerative longitudinal tears < 3 cm; – if tear is w/in 3 mm of the periphery, it is considered vascular; – area 3-5 mm from periphery is grey zone, & > 5 mm from periphery is considered avascular; (see vascularity of … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 1997 Sep;18(9):580-585 Levine SE, Myerson MS, Lucas P, Schon LC ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: We retrospectively reviewed the treatment of a selected group of 23 patients with pseudoarthrosis after ankle arthrodesis who underwent revision arthrodesis at an average of 1.7 years (range, 0.3-17.0 years) after the initial, unsuccessful procedure. METHODS: … Read more
Aminoglycosides Bacitracin IV contrast Chemotherapy Myoglobulin Uric Acid Oxalate Amyloid Bence Jones Protein Amphotericin B Acute renal failure after total hip replacement.
Foot Ankle Int. 2008 Feb;29(2):124-127 Schutte BG, Louwerens JW ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Forty-seven consecutive patients treated for ankle arthritis with a Scandinavian total ankle replacement (STAR) by one surgeon were investigated retrospectively. METHODS: A modification of the Foot Function Index (FFI), which scores pain and task difficulties, was followed prospectively. Patients were assessed clinically and radiologically. … Read more
– Discussion: – extended medial parapatellar incision: (from Tornetta and Collins (1996)). – utilize extended medial parapatellar incision, which allow lateral subluxation of patella, and which allows more proximal and lateral starting hole; … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 1999 Jun;20(6):375-378 Morgan SJ, Thordarson DB, Shepherd LE ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Six patients with ankle joint destruction and delayed metaphyseal union after tibial plafond fracture were surgically treated with tibiotalar arthrodesis and metaphyseal reconstruction, using a fixed-angle cannulated blade-plate. METHODS: The procedure was performed through a posterior approach in … Read more
– See: – Bleeding from Pelvic Frx – Urogenital Trauma from Pelvic Frx – Diff Dx of Hematuria – Discussion: – pts w/ high probability for genito-urinary trauma include those w/ gross hematuria (or microscopic) associated w/ shock; – most severe injuries tend to occur w/ … Read more
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