Data Trace Editor – See: – Flexor Pollicis Longus Rupture – Extensor Pollicis Longus Rupture – Disscussion: – rupture of EPL tendon is most common, usually occuring in the 3rd compartment in the area of Lister’s tubercle; – rupture of FPL usually occurs in carpal area and must be considered in dx … Read more
– 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
– Anatomy: – flexor sheath of thumb usually extends from distal phalanx to a point 2-4 cm proximal to volar wrist crease; – proximal half of tendon sheath is commonly referred to as the radial bursa; – occasionally proximal half of FPL sheath is separate from distal sheath, making them … Read more
– See: – Innervation – Rectus Femoris / Intermedius / Lateralis / Medialis – Extensor Mechanism Injuries of the Knee – Rupture of the Quadriceps – Rectus Femoris: origin: – straight head: anterior … Read more
– 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
– 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
– 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
– 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.
– 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
– 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