The Hip - book

Radial Artery

– See: Vascular Problems of the Wrist and Hand: – Radial Artery in the Forearm:       – in the mid forearm, the radial artery lies beneath the brachioradialis       – here the brachioradialis recieves arterial branches just below elbow; – Radial Artery in Wrist:     – at wrist ulnar artery … Read more

Quadrilateral Socket

– Discussion:     – traditional quadrilateral socket has narrow anteroposterior diameter to keep the ischium positioned back and up on top of the posterior             brim of the socket for wt bearing;     – anterior wall of the socket is 5 to 7 cm higher than the posterior wall to hold the leg back … Read more

Quinapril / Accupril

– Discussion:     – ACE inhibitor;     – initial dose is 10 mg per day, but dosages of 10-40 mg PO bid are often required;     – available in 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, or 40 mg tablets;     – may be used alone or in combination with thiazide diuretics.

Quantitative CT

– Discussion:     – quantitative CT is unique in that it can determine both bone density and distribution in three dimensions at any skeletal site;           – bone density can be estimated separately in trabecular and cortical bone compartments;     – generally performed at the lumbar spine using routine … Read more

Quadriga

– Discussion:     – may result from over advancement of the FDP following tendon rupture or repair, from from proximal FDP adhesions, or may result from            arthrodesis of PIP joint of ring and long fingers;     – the result is weak grasp in remaining fingers due to FDP tethering by scar at … Read more

Quinidine: Quinidex: Quinaglute

– See:  – Class I Agents  – Discussion:  – for prevention of PAT, atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, PVCs;  – acts by depressing automaticity and conduction of the myocardium;  – Class I antiarrhythmic;  – Adult: PAC, PVC:  – 200-300 mg PO tid-qid; – PAT: 400-600 mg PO q2-3hr until terminated;  – Conversion of atrial fibrillation or … Read more

RA: Classification of MP joint Pathology

– See: – Classification:     – Stage I:          – synovitis;          – treated w/ splinting;     – Stage II:          – joint space narrowing with bone erosions;          – treated w/ splinting and surgical synovectomy;     – Stage III: … Read more

Quadratus Plantae

      – See: Plantar Muscles of the Foot   Origin: 2 heads, the medial surface and the lateral border of the inferior surfaces of the calcaneus;   Insertion: fuses with the tendon of the flexor digitorum longus;   Action: flexes the 2nd to 5th toes;   Nerve Supply: Lateral plantar,  S1, S2; (See … Read more