Data Trace Editor – 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
Acute fractures and dislocations of the cervical spine. An analysis of three hundred hospitalized patients and review of the literature. Acute fractures and dislocations of the cervical spine in children and adolescents.
– RSD in Children: – usually occurs in 8 – 16 yr olds (girls > boys); pain is the primary symptom; – pts show marked dysfunction and signs of sympathetic overdrive; (cyanosis, coldness, edema, and hyperhydrosis). – hyperesthesia w/ an incongruent affect is typical; – children w/ R.N.D. are usually compliant and pseudomature; – underlying psychosocial … Read more
– Definition: – “RSD” is an imprecisely used term; has been used to describe changes in soft tissue and bone; – RSD may not involve the sympathetic nervous system and may not be the consequence of a reflex; – 1995: IASP Consensus Conference: “Complex regional pain … Read more
– Recommendations for Selection: – w/ acute inflammatory conditions choose a short acting preparation, where as with a chronic condition, choose a long acting preparation; AntiInflam Na Retention Duration Equiv Dose (mg) Betamethasone 0.6 Cortisone 0.8 0.8 Short 25 Hydrocortisone 1.0 1.0 Short 20 Prednisone 4.0 0.8 Intermediate 5 Prednisolone 4.0 0.8 Intermediate 5 Methylprednisolone … Read more
– See: Spondyloarthropathies – Discussion: – involves arthritis of large joints (knees & ankles), uveitis, skin lesions, & urethritis, however only a minority will have classic triad of symptoms; – conjunctivitis is observed early, usually before or at the onset of arthritis; – … Read more
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Compression ultrasonography for the detection of deep venous thrombosis in patients who have a fracture of the hip. A prospective study. Low-molecular-weight heparinoid compared with warfarin for prophylaxis of deep-vein thrombosis in patients who are operated on for fracture of the hip. A prospective, randomized trial. Prevention of DVT after elective hip surgery. A randomized trial comparing low … Read more
– References: Fractures and Dislocations of the Talus Talectomy for equinovarus deformity in myelodysplasia. Talar impingement by the anteroinferior tibiofibular ligament. A cause of chronic pain in the ankle after inversion sprain. Subtalar fusion for isolated subtalar disorders. Preliminary report. Subtalar dislocation of the foot. Tarsal tunnel syndrome: an electrodiagnostic and surgical correlation. … Read more
Current Concepts Review. Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolic Disease Following Hip and Knee Surgery. Low-molecular-weight heparinoid compared with warfarin for prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis in patients who are operated on for fracture of the hip. Intermittent pneumatic compression to prevent proximal deep vein thrombosis during and after total hip replacement. A prospective, randomized study of compression alone, compression and aspirin, and … Read more