Data Trace Editor – See: Polydactyly: – Discussion: – polydactyly of the thumb occurs in many forms, ranging from varying degrees of mere splitting to completely duplicated thumb; – occasionally it consists of only fleshy nubbins on radial border; – when duplication occurs alone, it is usually unilateral and sporadic; … Read more
– Peds: – >2yrs: 0.5 ml or IM or SQ; – watch for anaphylaxsis
– Pneumothorax: – even a small pneumothorax will generally require a chest tube if any type of surgery is required since the size of the pneumothorax may increase due to the positive pressure ventilation; – Tension Pneumothorax: – condition in which air is under pressure … Read more
Polarus Implant Features A patented array of 5.0 mm proximal holes to allow for secure fixation of the most common multi-part proximal humeral fractures. Each screw is designed with deep cancellous threads for added holding power. Strategic screw locations help avoid the axillary nerve and other key structures. Distal interlocking is achieved with up … Read more
Polarus Plus Implant Features Two divergent 5.0 mm proximal locking screws for cancellous fixation. Two oblique 3.5 mm bicortical screws. 7.75 mm shaft diameter is cannulated for a 2.0 mm guide wire. Titanium Alloy. Lateral 3.5 mm static interlocking hole. AP 3.5 mm dynamic/static interlocking slot. Sizes: 200 mm, 220 mm, 240 mm, 260 … Read more
– See: – Claw Toes – Poliomyelitis – Discussion: – 2 causes – long toe extensors: – substitute for severely weakened ankle dorsiflexors; – clawing is even more marked w/ Achilles tendon contracture; … Read more
– See: – Equinovalgus – Anterior Horn Cell Disorders: – outside links: – Polio Resources: – Lincolnshire Polio Network – Discussion: – caused by death of anterior horn cells of … Read more
– Discussion: – see plating of tibia fractures and synthese products – six cortices should be held proximal to most proximal fracture line, and lag screws should be used when frx lines cross; – when using medial plate, additional anteroposterior lag screw fixation may be needed to secure posterior lip frx; … Read more
– Discussion: – plating techniques and synthese products – primarily indication for plates and screws is a displaced intra-articular frx of tibia, involving either knee or ankle; – main disadvantage is skin necrosis and resultant infection; – malunions and mal-non-unions are other indications; – Operative Techniques for Proximal Tibial Fractures: … Read more
– See: – Bld Prod Menu – Transfusion Therapy – See: Bleeding secondary to Platlet abnormalities: – Discussion: – volume: approximately 50 mL (60 x 10^9 platlets -? 1-5 x 10^11); – one unit of platlet concentrate can raise the platlet count by 10,000; … Read more