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Revision of Ankle Arthrodesis
Foot Ankle Int. 2003 Apr;24(4):321-325 Cheng YM, Chen SK, Chen JC, Wu WL, Huang PJ, Chiang HC, Lin CY ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: From 1989 to 1996, we treated 18 cases (10 males, eight females; average age 48.2 years) of failed ankle arthrodesis by revision of ankle arthrodesis and followed their progress for at … Read more
Revision Ankle Fusion Using Internal Compression Arthrodesis with Screw Fixation
Foot Ankle Int. 1997 May;18(5):300-309. Erratum in: Foot Ankle Int 1997 Jun;18(6):379 Anderson JG, Coetzee JC, Hansen ST ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: We reviewed 20 revision ankle fusions performed using internal compression arthrodesis with screw fixation. METHODS: Clinical, functional, and radiographic results were measured at an average follow-up of 30 months (range, 12-50 … Read more
RTC Repair: Convergence Repair
– See RTC Repair – References: Modified Margin Convergence Technique Using Suture Anchors for Footprint Reconstruction of Rotator Cuff Tears A novel technique of rotator cuff repair using spinal needle and suture loop Anatomic reduction and next-generation fixation constructs for arthroscopic repair of crescent, L-shaped, and U-shaped rotator cuff tears. Arthroscopic Side-to-Side Rotator Cuff Repair … Read more
Results of Talocruralarthrodesis and Pantalar Arthrodesis of the Ankle Joint in Post-Traumatic Conditions
From: Proceedings of the Nordisk Ortopedisk Förenings 32d Assembly in Helsingfors June 1964: The Meeting of the Scandinavian Orthopaedic Association Was Held in Helsingfors under the Presidency of A. Langenskiöld Acta Orthop Scand. 1965; 36(3):339-340 Kivilaakso R, Langenskiöld A, Salenius P ABSTRACT The series presented here covers the cases in which … Read more
Release of Elbow Flexion Contracture Thru Kocher Approach
– See: – Kocher Approach: – Elbow Flexion Contracture: – Discussion: – goal of procedure is elevation of common extensor tendon and transection of the anterior joint capsule; – indicated for significant flexion contractures (more than 30 deg) which arise from soft tissue (capsular contracture); … Read more
Renal Osteodystrophy
– See: – Calcitriol – Hyperparathyroidism – Renal Failure: (Orders for the CRF Patient) – Renal Spondyloarthropathy – Vit D – Effects on Adult Bone: – abnormalities of renal function can produce profound bone disease; … Read more
Renal / Dialysis
– Dialysis: – for hypercatabolic patient early and aggressive dialysis which is instituted before the Cr is > 8-10 and before BUN > 100 improves patient outcome; – hemodialysis effciently removes aminoglycosides (50% after 4hrs) and penicillins and cephalosporins; – hence drug doses should be given at the end of … Read more
Removal of Cementless Stems
– Pre Op Planning: – exam for THR loosening: – radiology of press fit stems – note degree of porous coating around the stem; – note any migration or subsidence of component which may indicate presence of fibrous membrane and poor … Read more
Removal of Cemented Femoral Stems
– PreOp Planning: – Proximal Exposure: – if there is extreme difficulty in dislocating the hip, attempt to perform a wide capsulotomy or perform a trochanteric osteotomy; – it is essential to avoid a proximal femoral frx while extracting the stem; – before attempting prosthesis removal, remove granulation tissue … Read more